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WA HB2182

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brianna Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 72.09.780 to expand the definition of "abortion medications" to include substances used to manage the full spectrum of reproductive health care, including early pregnancy loss, not just pregnancy termination

  • Removes the previous pricing requirements that limited sales to cost plus a $5 per dose fee for storage and delivery, allowing the Department of Corrections to distribute medications without obtaining payment

  • Requires the department to coordinate with the Department of Health to identify appropriate recipients and prioritize bulk distribution to health care providers and entities

  • Restricts sales to providers and entities that will use medications only for reproductive health care, including abortion care or medical management of early pregnancy loss

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Improving access to abortion medications.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/27/2026
Health Care and Wellness1/12/2026

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