Requires certain health plans that provide coverage for maternity care or services, to also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. (See also SB 5798).   Official Text and Analysis.

Removes language stating that the act does not affect the statutory right of conscience in RCW 48.43.065 or 70.47.160. Instead, states that: · The intent of the Legislature is to recognize that every individual possesses a fundamental right to exercise his or her religious beliefs and conscience and that conflicting religious and moral beliefs must be respected in developing policy.

Removes language stating that the act does not affect the statutory right of conscience in RCW 48.43.065 or 70.47.160. Instead, states that: no individual health care provider, religiously sponsored health carrier, or health care facility may be required by law or contract in any circumstances to participate in the provision of or payment for a specific service if they object to so doing for reason of conscience or religion; no person may be discriminated against in employment or professional privileges because of such objection; and no individual or organization with a religious or moral tenet opposed to a specific service may be required to purchase coverage for that service or services if they object to doing so for reason of conscience or religion.

Requires health plans that cover maternity care or services to cover the voluntary termination of pregnancy.