Washington SB5178 regulates the sale of sodium nitrite to prevent suicides and requires labeling to warn of its dangers.

Washington SB5178 aims to protect public health by regulating the sale of sodium nitrite, a substance increasingly used in suicide attempts. The bill restricts the sale of sodium nitrite to commercial businesses only and mandates specific labeling to warn of its lethal effects. It defines "covered entity" as any business selling or transferring sodium nitrite, including manufacturers and online retailers. The sale to commercial businesses requires verification of the business's need and use of the product.

Washington SB5178 regulates the sale of sodium nitrite to prevent suicides and requires labeling to warn of its dangers.

Washington SB5178 aims to protect public health by regulating the sale of sodium nitrite, a substance increasingly used in suicide attempts. The bill restricts the sale of sodium nitrite to commercial businesses only and mandates specific labeling to warn of its lethal effects. It defines "covered entity" as any business selling or transferring sodium nitrite, including manufacturers and online retailers. The sale to commercial businesses requires verification of the business's need and use of the product.