Bill > HB1333

This bill addresses pregnancy loss reporting and legal procedures for detained individuals. Specifically, it requires detention facilities and private detention facilities to annually report to the Washington State Department of Health the number of people experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or perinatal loss while incarcerated. The Department of Health must then compile a statewide report to be delivered to the legislature by December 1, 2026, ensuring that no personal identifying information is included in the report. The bill also modifies existing law regarding the jurisdiction of county coroners or medical examiners in cases of death, removing specific language about abortion-related or premature birth deaths. Additionally, the bill repeals RCW 9.02.050, which previously addressed concealing birth. The key intent appears to be improving tracking and understanding of pregnancy loss experiences in detention settings while protecting individual privacy, and updating medical and legal terminology related to pregnancy and death investigations.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1333&Year=2025&Initiative=false