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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting cost sharing for abortion; 2 amending RCW 48.43.073; and adding a new section to chapter 41.05 3 RCW. 4
AI Summary
This bill prohibits cost sharing (such as deductibles, copays, or coinsurance) for abortion coverage in health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2024. There is an exception for health plans that are offered as qualifying plans for health savings accounts, where the cost sharing must be set at the minimum level necessary to preserve the enrollee's ability to claim tax-exempt contributions and withdrawals from their health savings account. The bill amends existing state law to require that if a health plan covers maternity care, it must also provide substantially equivalent coverage for abortions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Jessica Bateman (D)*,
Steve Bergquist (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1115&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1115.pdf |
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