Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 6315: Concerning collection and publishing of disaggregated data to inform state-funded programs, services, and activities.

SB 6315 requires Washington state agencies to collect and publish disaggregated data on race, ethnicity, sex, and gender identity for all state-funded programs. This affects agencies like Social and Health Services, the Department of Health, and the Department of Transportation, which must now break down data by these categories instead of using broad averages. The bill establishes minimum data collection standards based on federal guidelines for race/ethnicity and existing Washington rules for sex/gender identity, ensuring consistent reporting across departments. Its goal is to prevent biased policy decisions by ensuring data accurately reflects diverse community needs, such as in maternal health services or transit safety planning.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health agencies to collect demographic data to address health disparities, enabling targeted healthcare improvements and equitable program design.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Tags Data Reporting

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signed · Washington · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 6182: Establishing an abortion savings program.

SB 6182 establishes an abortion savings program funded by an annual assessment on health insurance companies. It requires health carriers to pay $0.82 per coverage month in 2027 (then $0.165 annually) to a state account, with funds used to provide operating grants to abortion providers and funds that support clinical care access for people without sufficient resources. The bill prohibits disclosing patient or provider identifying information and mandates that at least 85% of program funds go directly to eligible organizations. These grants specifically support abortion services where federal funding is restricted, and the program cannot pass assessment costs to consumers through premiums or rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes annual assessment on insurers to fund abortion care, creating new state revenue and directing spending toward healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds abortion providers via insurer assessments, improves access for low-resource patients, aligns with healthcare funding/support indicators95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

in committee · Washington · House Jan 16, 2026

HB 2535: Concerning access at public postsecondary educational institutions to medication abortion.

HB 2535 requires all public college and university student health centers in Washington to offer medication abortion access by the 2027-28 academic year, either through telehealth agreements with safety-net abortion providers or other cost-effective methods. Institutions without student health centers must provide referrals to abortion services and train staff on campus resources for telehealth appointments. The bill also mandates that all public colleges maintain a dedicated webpage with clear information on reproductive health services, including scheduling, academic accommodations, and links to state health resources. This law directly affects approximately 196,000 pregnancy-capable students at Washington's public institutions by reducing travel barriers and integrating abortion care into campus health services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medication abortion access at public colleges via telehealth/referrals, expanding reproductive healthcare access for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 2657: Establishing an abortion savings program.

HB 2657 establishes an abortion savings program funded by an annual assessment on health carriers. Health carriers must pay $0.82 per coverage month in 2027 (then $0.165 annually), with revenues deposited into a dedicated account. The program provides grants to eligible organizations offering direct patient abortion clinical care services, prioritizing access for individuals without sufficient resources where federal funding is prohibited. Strict privacy protections prevent disclosure of identifying information for staff, providers, or patients receiving services, and all grant funds must be used solely for approved abortion care. The bill directly affects health carriers through the assessment and abortion care providers through grant eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes new tax (assessment) on health carriers to fund abortion care program, directly creating government revenue allocation for public service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds abortion care access via grants to providers, prioritizing underserved populations where federal funds are blocked, directly advancing healthcare access for reproductive services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 27, 2026

HB 2182: Improving access to abortion medications.

HB 2182 authorizes Washington's Department of Health to directly acquire, distribute, and dispense abortion medications (like mifepristone and misoprostol) to healthcare providers and entities offering reproductive care, including abortion services. The bill creates a state-run program to prioritize bulk distribution to clinics and hospitals, allowing the department to sell medications at cost (plus a $5 per dose fee for secure handling) or free in 2025, with revenues going to the general fund. This directly affects healthcare providers who can now receive these medications through the state program and patients seeking abortion care. The law exempts the department from needing a wholesaler's license for these activities under specific state laws.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates state program to distribute abortion medications, directly improving access to reproductive healthcare services and expanding patient access to essential health care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · Washington · Senate Mar 14, 2026

SB 5917: Improving access to abortion medications.

SB 5917 authorizes Washington's Department of Health to operate a program distributing abortion medications (like mifepristone and misoprostol) to healthcare providers and entities offering reproductive health care, including abortion services. The bill requires medications to be sold at cost - capped at list price plus a $5 fee per dose for secure storage and delivery - and prioritizes bulk distribution to clinics and hospitals. It exempts the state from needing a wholesaler's license for this program under existing law and mandates that medications only be used for reproductive health care. The policy directly affects healthcare providers and facilities that offer abortion or pregnancy-related care in Washington State.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes state program to distribute abortion meds at cost, prioritizing clinics to improve access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

in committee · Washington · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 5826: Concerning access at public postsecondary educational institutions to medication abortion.

This bill requires all public Washington universities to provide medication abortion access through student health centers by the 2027-28 academic year, or offer referral services if they lack a health center. It mandates three specific pathways: connecting students to reproductive health programs, partnering with safety-net abortion providers for telehealth, or using other cost-effective methods. Additionally, all institutions must create a dedicated webpage with clear resources for reproductive health services, including appointment scheduling, academic accommodations, and direct links to state abortion care information. The law directly affects over 196,000 college students at Washington's public institutions who face significant travel and wait-time barriers to abortion care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medication abortion access via student health centers, expanding reproductive healthcare access at public universities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

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in committee · Washington · Senate Jan 12, 2026

SB 5867: Partnering with a mobile pregnancy application to improve maternal and infant health.

SB 5867 requires Washington’s state health authority to develop a mobile pregnancy application through a competitive bidding process, targeting Medicaid-eligible pregnant and postpartum women. The app must provide multilingual educational resources, connect users to state health programs (like perinatal substance use services), and be available on Android and iOS. Key requirements include collecting anonymized usage data (e.g., daily users, engagement with Washington-specific resources) and ensuring clinical standards for content. The bill aims to improve awareness of maternal health programs but does not change Medicaid eligibility or funding. The state must issue a request for proposals within 180 days of the bill’s effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mobile app to connect Medicaid-eligible mothers to maternal health services, improving access to care and program resources per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires anonymized data collection for maternal health app, aligning with data privacy protections and digital health access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · Washington · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 1671: Protecting personal data privacy.

HB 1671 establishes new data privacy rules for Washington residents, requiring businesses to obtain clear "affirmative consent" before collecting or processing personal data. It specifically protects sensitive consumer health data - including gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and biometric information - and bans "dark patterns" designed to trick users into sharing data. Businesses must provide easy-to-understand disclosures about data use, allow consumers to revoke consent easily, and avoid inferring consent from user inaction. The law directly affects Washington consumers and companies handling their personal data, with exemptions for research approved by ethics boards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly protects sensitive health data (gender-affirming care, reproductive health) under privacy rules, advancing patient data rights in healthcare context.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires affirmative consent, bans dark patterns, and protects sensitive health data - directly strengthens data privacy regulations under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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signed · Washington · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SB 5182: Concerning programs and services for incarcerated parents at the department of corrections.

SB 5182 requires the Department of Corrections to make reasonable accommodations for available midwifery and doula services for incarcerated individuals who are pregnant or have given birth within the last six weeks. It ensures that trained providers of these services are granted appropriate facility access, can assist during labor and childbirth when feasible, and can access relevant health information if authorized by the individual. The bill defines "doula services" and "midwifery services" and clarifies that the department is not required to fund or establish these services, but can adopt policy guidelines or partner with nonprofit organizations and volunteers to deliver them, ensuring they supplement routine health care.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires healthcare accommodations for incarcerated pregnant individuals, advancing correctional rehabilitation and rights within criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates healthcare access for incarcerated pregnant individuals through midwifery/doula services, improving patient access to specialized care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health