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WA HB1035

WA HB1035
Prohibiting health care entities from restricting the provision of certain health care services by health care providers.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting health care entities from restricting the provision of certain health care services by health 3 care providers; and amending RCW 70.400.010, 70.400.020, and 70.245.190.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits health care entities from restricting health care providers from providing certain services, including services related to complications of pregnancy, providing medically accurate and comprehensive information to patients, and referrals. It also clarifies that health care providers cannot be prohibited from participating in Washington's Death with Dignity Act while acting outside the course and scope of their employment or outside the premises of the prohibiting health care provider. The bill also outlines the limited circumstances under which a health care entity can impose sanctions on a provider for participating in the Death with Dignity Act.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)

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