Wash. Rev. Code § 9.02.110

Current through 2024
Section 9.02.110 - Right to have and provide

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.

RCW 9.02.110

Amended by 2022 c 65,§ 3, eff. 6/9/2022.
1992 c 1 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved 11/5/1991).

*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.