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WA SJR8204

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vandana Slatter

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Article XXXIII to the Washington State Constitution, to be submitted to voters at the next general election for approval or rejection

  • Establishes fundamental rights to choose abortion, use contraception, and use assisted reproductive technology as protected reproductive freedom decisions the state cannot deny or interfere with

  • Prohibits state interference with an individual's gender-affirming care decisions

  • Protects individuals from discrimination based on pregnancy outcomes

  • Specifies that the amendment does not narrow or limit existing rights to liberty, privacy, or equal protection under the laws

Legislative Description

Amending the Constitution to address reproductive freedom and gender-affirming care.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Long-term Care3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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