Bill > HB1077

This bill aims to improve patient awareness and pain management for intrauterine device (IUD) placement and removal by requiring healthcare providers to inform patients about available pain control options. The legislature recognizes that IUDs are a highly effective form of contraception, but many patients avoid them due to concerns about pain, particularly for those who have not previously given birth. The bill highlights that current pain management practices have been limited, typically only offering over-the-counter pain medications, which are often ineffective. Citing updated federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations from August 2024, the bill emphasizes the importance of a person-centered approach to pain management that recognizes individual pain experiences. Specifically, the legislation mandates that healthcare providers or their staff must notify patients about various pain control options before or during the scheduling of an IUD placement or removal appointment, with the goal of reducing patient anxiety and improving overall patient experience during this medical procedure.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1077&Year=2025&Initiative=false