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WA HB1677

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

My-Linh Thai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Washington public college/university student health centers to offer medication abortion access by the 2026-27 academic year, either directly, through telehealth, or via public programs connecting patients to reproductive health services

  • Public institutions without student health centers must provide referrals to at least two qualified health care organizations (including telehealth options) and offer private on-campus space, technical support, and electronic devices for telehealth appointments

  • Mandates all institutions maintain a comprehensive health services website with information on reproductive health services, prenatal care, pregnancy termination options, and scheduling instructions

  • Websites must include links to campus resources for academic accommodations related to pregnancy, recovery from medical treatment, or related conditions (absences, exam rescheduling, etc.)

  • Adds a new chapter to Title 28B RCW (higher education code) to codify these requirements

Legislative Description

Concerning access at public postsecondary educational institutions to medication abortion.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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