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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting abortion on the basis of Down syndrome; amending RCW 9.02.110 and 9.02.170; and adding new sections to chapter 9.02 RCW.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the intentional performance or inducement of an abortion if the healthcare provider knows the pregnant woman is seeking the abortion due to a test result, prenatal diagnosis, or other reason indicating the unborn child has Down syndrome. Physicians who violate this prohibition are subject to penalties, including license revocation and civil liability. The bill also requires attending physicians to indicate in a report to the Department of Health that they do not have knowledge the abortion was sought due to Down syndrome. The bill amends existing law to allow abortion prior to fetal viability, except when prohibited by the new provisions in the bill.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1008&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1008.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1008.pdf |
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