The substitute bill, HB 2320 has now had an amendment proposed on the floor by one of the co-sponsors, Rep. Appleton to change the penalty from a gross misdemeanor down to a civil infraction level 3 - i.e., no jail, $50 fine.
I can't tell the status, but this is *definitely* a strong positive move regardless of the "professional" distinction debate and deserves support. Here's a link:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/Summ...&year=2007