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.[ 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. 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.