Washington SB5713 regulates chemical abortion procedures and provider responsibilities, including reporting requirements and patient information.

Washington SB5713 introduces provisions concerning chemical abortion, emphasizing patient information and provider responsibilities. It mandates that health care providers inform patients about potential complications and side effects before performing a chemical abortion. Patients or their families can hold providers financially liable for complications arising from the abortion. The bill also requires providers to report abortion complications to the Department of Health and mandates the creation of a public annual abortion report.

Washington SB5713 regulates chemical abortion procedures and provider responsibilities, including reporting requirements and patient information.

Washington SB5713 introduces provisions concerning chemical abortion, emphasizing patient information and provider responsibilities. It mandates that health care providers inform patients about potential complications and side effects before performing a chemical abortion. Patients or their families can hold providers financially liable for complications arising from the abortion. The bill also requires providers to report abortion complications to the Department of Health and mandates the creation of a public annual abortion report.