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WA SB5917

Bill

Status

Passed

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Bateman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 72.09.780 to expand the Department of Corrections' authority to acquire, possess, sell, dispense, and distribute abortion medications including mifepristone and misoprostol

  • Removes prior pricing restrictions that limited sales to cost plus a $5 per dose fee, allowing the department to provide medications without requiring any payment

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

  • Expands the definition of "abortion medications" to include substances for managing "the full spectrum of reproductive health care" including early pregnancy loss, not just pregnancy termination

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Improving access to abortion medications.

Last Action

Effective date 3/14/2026.

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2026
Health Care and Wellness2/12/2026
Rules1/28/2026
Human Services1/12/2026

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