Essential information on each bill is below. For more details, click on the bill number – e.g., “SB 5000.” The new page will show the progress of the bill, videos of debate, and the link to send a comment to your legislator about the bill.
Bill Summary
This proposed amendment to the Washington State Constitution would enshrine broad and unrestricted access to abortion, contraception, assisted reproductive technology, and gender-affirming care, barring the state from imposing any meaningful regulations. While framed as a protection of personal freedoms, this bill supports a culture of death. The lack of restrictions means that even late-term abortions could be performed without regulation. Similarly, gender-affirming treatments, including hormone therapies and surgeries, could be provided to minors without sufficient safeguards, potentially leading to irreversible consequences. It dismisses the rights of medical professionals who may have conscientious objections, forcing them to participate in procedures they may morally oppose. Additionally, it removes the ability of parents to have a say in life-altering decisions made by minors regarding gender transition treatments, effectively stripping them of their parental rights. This bill is not about reasonable healthcare access; it is about removing all limitations and allowing controversial medical procedures to proceed unchecked. Please stand against this amendment and stand for a culture of life.