Thanks everybody who helped make this happen!
From the Washington State House Democrats Press Release:
OLYMPIA – House Democrats joined Governor Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson in Seattle this morning for the signing of a package of legislation focused on reproductive and healthcare protections. One of the bills, House Bill 1155, the WA My Health, My Data Act, is a historic and first in the nation solution aimed at protecting the personal health data of all Washingtonians. Introduced by Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, it also protects the health data of individuals who visit Washington seeking health care such as reproductive and gender affirming services….
In the aftermath of regressive policies passed by neighboring states and a major reversal of the Roe decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, this bill is an urgent and critical step to protect the privacy of personal health care decisions.
“As a mother and a pharmacist, I recognize the importance of protecting our health data and access to comprehensive health care. As a woman and a legislator, I am honored to have sponsored the My Health, My Data Act in the House to protect all Washingtonians health and data privacy in Washington state, including reproductive and gender affirming care.”