Abortion savings program

State Bills: Washington

Published March 31st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Washington State Senate passed SB 6182 establishing an abortion savings program to provide financial assistance for abortion services. The bill cleared the legislature with companion legislation HB 2657 in the House. The program creates a state-administered mechanism to help individuals cover costs associated with abortion care.

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What changed

Washington SB 6182 establishes a new abortion savings program under Washington State law, representing the 2025-26 biennium legislation (Chapter 228, Laws of 2026). The bill passed with 10 sponsors and evolved through two substitute versions before final passage. The program creates a financial assistance mechanism for abortion services administered through state channels.

Healthcare providers offering abortion services in Washington should monitor for implementing regulations and administrative guidance that will define program eligibility criteria, application procedures, and reimbursement mechanisms. Patients seeking abortion services may benefit from this new financial support program once operational. The bill's companion legislation HB 2657 indicates coordinated legislative intent across both chambers.

What to do next

Monitor Washington State Health Authority for implementing regulations and program guidance
Review internal billing and patient assistance processes to align with new program requirements
Update patient intake procedures to incorporate program eligibility screening

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SB 6182 - 2025-26

Establishing an abortion savings program. Sponsors: Bateman, Alvarado, Chapman, Nobles, Orwall, Saldaña, Trudeau, Valdez, Wilson, C. Companion bill: HB 2657

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:52 PM

Current version:

2nd substitute - 2SSB 6182 (View 2nd substitute)

Current status:

C 228 L 26

Where is it in the process?

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:52 PM

Current version:

2nd substitute - 2SSB 6182 (View 2nd substitute)

Current status:

C 228 L 26

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Bill history

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2026 Regular Session

In the Senate

Jan 16 First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (View original bill) Jan 27 Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) Jan 29 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials) Feb 3 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report) And refer to Ways & Means. Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report) Feb 4 Referred to Ways & Means. Feb 6 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials) Feb 9 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd substitute) (Majority report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report) Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Feb 12 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. Feb 28 2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 26). (View 2nd substitute) Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View this roll call)

In the House

Mar 3 First reading, referred to Appropriations. Mar 5 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials) Mar 9 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials) APP - Majority; do pass. (Majority report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Referred to Rules 2 Review. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Mar 11 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 5. (View this roll call)

In the Senate

Mar 12 President signed.

In the House

Mar 12 Speaker signed.

Other than legislative action

Mar 13 Delivered to Governor. (View bill as passed legislature) Mar 25 Governor signed. Chapter 228, 2026 Laws. (View session law) Effective date 6/11/2026*.