Washington State is a leader in efforts to protect reproductive freedom. Governor Ferguson has championed important policy to protect and expand reproductive rights. Immediately after taking office, Governor Ferguson issued an Executive Order to affirm access to the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare in Washington State, including pregnancy care, contraception, miscarriage management, and abortion.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of key actions taken in Washington to protect and expand reproductive freedom since Governor Bob Ferguson took office.
The Executive Order directs the Washington State Department of Health to convene a roundtable of medical providers, reproductive health experts and policy makers to recommend strategies for protecting reproductive freedom. Additionally, the Executive Order affirms Washington State’s commitment to protecting and advancing access to abortion care that meets each patient’s needs.
Washington continues to protect access to lifesaving and health-preserving care, including abortions. We know that anti-choice extremists will not stop attacking reproductive health care, even when it costs women’s lives. We will fight even harder to protect it.
