Washington Reproductive Parity Act (SB 5009)

This law was last updated on Oct 12, 2016

State

Washington

Number

SB 5009

Status

Failed to Pass

Proposed

Jan 14, 2013

Topics

Conscience and Refusal Clauses, Insurance Coverage, Religious Freedom

Full Bill Text

lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov

SB 5009 would have required health plans that provided maternity coverage to also provide equivalent coverage for lawful abortions. An amendment was added to the bill that would have allowed for a religious conscience exemption for an employer or insurance carrier that opposed abortion.

STATUS

Companion bill to HB 1044. Similar to SB 5798 and SB 5576.