State cementing its status as haven for abortion seekers, providers
OLYMPIA — In the coming weeks, Washington will cement its status as a haven for those seeking abortions and those performing them with new laws to expand patient access and bolster provider protections.
The state is eliminating co-pays and deductible requirements for abortion, erasing a potential financial barrier to obtaining reproductive care and services.
It’s fortifying regulations to prevent release of private health data and blocking other states from disciplining doctors and nurses who provide reproductive health services and gender affirming care in line with Washington law.
It’s moving to shield those who come to Washington for care from punishment in their home state where the procedure may be outlawed. Law enforcement agencies here will be limited in their ability to cooperate with other states’ investigations.
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