Any regulation promulgated by the state relating to abortion shall be valid only if:
- (1) The regulation is medically necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant individual who is terminating the pregnancy,
- (2) The regulation is consistent with established medical practice, and
- (3) Of the available alternatives, the regulation imposes the least restrictions on the pregnant individual's right to have an abortion as defined by RCW 9.02.100 through 9.02.170 and 9.02.900 through 9.02.902.
[ 2022 c 65 s 5; 1992 c 1 s 5 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]
Notes:
Legislative affirmation—2022 c 65: See note following RCW 9.02.100.