# RCW 70.124.080: RCW 70.124.080: Department reports of abused or neglected patients

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S080

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 70.124.080
- **Heading:** RCW 70.124.080: Department reports of abused or neglected patients
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 70 / Chapter 124 / Section 080

## Text

The department shall forward to the appropriate state licensing authority a copy of any report received pursuant to this chapter which alleges that a person who is professionally licensed by this state has abused or neglected a patient.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 70.124.010 RCW 70.124.010: Legislative findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S010.md)
- [RCW 70.124.020 RCW 70.124.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S020.md)
- [RCW 70.124.030 RCW 70.124.030: Reports of abuse or neglect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S030.md)
- [RCW 70.124.040 RCW 70.124.040: Reports to department or law enforcement agency—Action required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S040.md)
- [RCW 70.124.050 RCW 70.124.050: Investigations required—Seeking restraining orders authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S050.md)
- [RCW 70.124.060 RCW 70.124.060: Liability of persons making reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S060.md)
- [RCW 70.124.070 RCW 70.124.070: Failure to report is gross misdemeanor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S070.md)
- [RCW 70.124.080 RCW 70.124.080: Department reports of abused or neglected patients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S080.md)
- [RCW 70.124.090 RCW 70.124.090: Publicizing objectives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S090.md)
- [RCW 70.124.100 RCW 70.124.100: Retaliation against whistleblowers and residents—Remedies—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T70_C124_S100.md)

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