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HB 2535

Concerning access at public postsecondary educational institutions to medication abortion.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nicole Macri and 5 co-sponsors

Washington bill requiring public colleges to provide or facilitate on-campus access to medication abortion for students.

First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
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Bill Summary · HB 2535

Legislative bill overview

HB 2535 would require public postsecondary educational institutions in Washington to provide access to medication abortion on campus or ensure students can easily access it nearby. The bill aims to remove barriers to abortion access for college and university students by making medication abortion services directly available or readily accessible through institutional resources.

Why is this important

College students, particularly those with limited financial resources or transportation, may face significant obstacles accessing abortion services. By mandating institutional responsibility, the bill could reduce disparities in reproductive healthcare access and potentially lower costs for students seeking these services. This reflects broader national debates about institutional healthcare obligations and reproductive autonomy on campuses.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal and state legal conflict: Depending on how federal regulations evolve, institutions may face conflicts between state mandates and federal restrictions on medication abortion funding or provision at educational facilities
  • Institutional autonomy and religious objections: Private postsecondary institutions and those with religious affiliations may resist mandates they view as contrary to their missions or values
  • Implementation costs and liability: Public institutions may argue about who bears the financial burden of services, liability concerns, and whether abortion provision fits within educational institutional scope
  • Political divisiveness: Abortion access remains deeply polarizing, making this legislation a flashpoint between supporters of reproductive rights and those opposed to abortion access

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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