Washington state Democrats push for bills protecting abortion rights for residents and those from restricted jurisdictions.
The bill would similarly protect the data of people who have traveled to Washington seeking gender-affirming care due to restrictions on such care in their state.. One bill would ban health apps from sharing the data of Washington residents or out-of-state travelers with law enforcement agencies unless they obtain the user’s consent to do so.
“If states like Texas are going to be creative and aggressive in restricting abortion, we in Washington state will be creative and aggressive in fighting back,” Hansen saidShould Hansen’s and other abortion rights bills make it to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk, it’s likely they will be signed into law. Inslee has repeatedly voiced his support for abortion rights and was among.
“Patients must have the freedom to make personal reproductive care decisions for themselves, without interference by activist politicians,” Inslee said. “Washington is taking strong action to protect these freedoms for every patient and provider in our state, and we are all in on the fight to protect a person’s right to an abortion across the country.”We’re proud to publish real news 365 days of the year, completely free of charge to our readers.
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