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Code · Washington · Title 9 — Crimes and Punishments · Chapter 9.02

RCW 9.02.110

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The state may not deny or interfere with a pregnant individual's right to choose to have an abortion prior to viability of the fetus, or to protect the pregnant individual's life or health.
A physician, physician assistant, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice may terminate and a health care provider may assist a physician, physician assistant, *advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice in terminating a pregnancy as permitted by this section.
[ 2022 c 65 s 3 ; 1992 c 1 s 2 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
Legislative affirmation — 2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100 .
RCW 9.02.110
Right to have and provide. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
The state may not deny or interfere with a pregnant individual's right to choose to have an abortion prior to viability of the fetus, or to protect the pregnant individual's life or health.
A physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice may terminate and a health care provider may assist a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or other health care provider acting within the provider's scope of practice in terminating a pregnancy as permitted by this section.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5061 ; 2022 c 65 s 3 ; 1992 c 1 s 2 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Effective date — 2025 c 58 ss 5058-5170: See note following RCW 7.68.030 .
Explanatory note — 2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050 .
Legislative affirmation — 2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100 .
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