Washington
Status of Abortion:
Legal
for mothers.
Legal
for abortionists.
Washington law (WA RCW Chapter 9.02) mirrors the language of the Roe v. Wade decision. It makes abortion fully accessible through the first 24 weeks, and available even after that if the pregnancy has any possible negative impact on the mother’s health, including her mental health. Abortion is essentially completely legal up until birth.
Abolition History:
In 2019, State Rep. Matt Shea introduced the Abolition of Abortion in Washington Act.
Abolitionist Legislators & Candidates
Anti-Abolitionist Legislators
Legislators supporting BOTH Abolition AND Incremental Legislation
Current Abolitionist Legislation
Legislative Calendar
Annual Regular Sessions begin in January and are limited to 105 days during odd-numbered years or 60 days during even-numbered years
Legislative Deadlines:
Deadlines will be posted as they become available
Legislative Branch
Washington State Legislature Current Statutes Track Legislation Find Your Legislator Speaker of the House: Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-27) President of the Senate: Lt. Governor Danny Heck (D) President Pro Tem of the Senate: Sen. Karen Keiser (D-33)
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Congressional Delegation
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Abolitionist Organizations
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