Washington HB2182 aims to improve access to abortion medications by authorizing the Department of Health to distribute them.

Washington HB2182 allows the Department of Health to acquire, sell, and distribute abortion medications, prioritizing distribution to health care providers and entities. The bill authorizes the department to engage in pharmacy activities related to abortion medications, including dispensing and wholesale distribution. It mandates that these medications be sold at cost, with a $5 fee per dose to cover secure storage and delivery costs. The department may not charge for these services but can accept payments.

Washington HB2182 aims to improve access to abortion medications by authorizing the Department of Health to distribute them.

Washington HB2182 allows the Department of Health to acquire, sell, and distribute abortion medications, prioritizing distribution to health care providers and entities. The bill authorizes the department to engage in pharmacy activities related to abortion medications, including dispensing and wholesale distribution. It mandates that these medications be sold at cost, with a $5 fee per dose to cover secure storage and delivery costs. The department may not charge for these services but can accept payments.