WA HB2535

Student health centers at Washington public colleges and universities must offer access to medication abortion by the 2027-28 academic year through public programs, agreements with safety net abortion providers, or other methods

Public institutions without student health centers must provide information, referral services, and resources including private telehealth spaces and technical support for students seeking medication abortion

All public higher education institutions must maintain a comprehensive health services webpage with reproductive health information, appointment scheduling instructions, academic accommodation resources, and links to the Department of Health's abortion page

Approximately 196,000 pregnancy-capable students attend Washington's public institutions, with current barriers including travel distances up to 78 miles, over 4 hours on public transit, and average 10-day appointment wait times

Only one Washington campus student health center currently offers medication abortion services, with one additional campus in the process of implementing services