Washington § 43.70.860 - Pregnancy loss in correctional institutions and private detention facilities — Reporting. (Effective July 1, 2027.)

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§ 43.70.860. Pregnancy loss in correctional institutions and private detention facilities — Reporting. (Effective July 1, 2027.)

(1) Correctional institutions and private detention facilities shall report annually to the department of health on the aggregate number of people who experience miscarriage, stillbirth, or perinatal loss while confined or incarcerated in such facilities.
(2) The department of health shall deliver an annual statewide report to the legislature that details the aggregate number of people who experience miscarriage, stillbirth, or perinatal loss while confined or incarcerated in correctional institutions and private detention facilities. The first report shall be delivered by June 30, 2029. The report may not include personal identifying information concerning the individuals who experience miscarriage, stillbirth, or perinatal loss.
(3) For purposes of this section:
(a) "Correctional institutions" has the same meaning as "correctional institution" as defined in RCW 9.94.049, including any juvenile correctional facility under alternative administration operated by a consortium of counties under RCW 13.04.035.
(b) "Private detention facilities" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 70.395.020.
[ 2025 c 374 s 3.]

Notes

Effective date—2025 c 374 s 3: "Section 3 of this act takes effect July 1, 2027." [ 2025 c 374 s 5.]
Findings—2025 c 374: See note following RCW 68.50.010.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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