Washington law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile
Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer.
A state law signed Saturday seeks to ensure remaining pills the state has on hand are easier to access and use. Before Senate Bill 5917, the state needed to sell its mifepristone pills for at least the purchase price, plus an extra $5 fee per dose.
The new law eliminates the requirement for the state to get paid for the medication. It also requires the Department of Corrections to coordinate with the Department of Health to identify recipients for the pills.
“It’s more important than ever to protect access to reproductive health care,” Gov. Bob Ferguson said before signing legislation sponsored by Sen. Jessica Bateman, D-Olympia. Removing the cost barrier, he said, will make it easier for providers to access the state’s stockpile.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/03/14/washington-law-will-make-it-easier-for-state-to-distribute-its-abortion-pill-stockpile/