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Governor: state laws and resources already in place to shield reproductive health and personal data
Summary
The governor listed statutes and measures aimed at protecting reproductive health, privacy of health information and vulnerable residents, saying the state has a shield law, a medicine stockpile and a privacy bill called My Health, My Data.
The governor said Washington has taken specific steps to protect residents in light of federal-level changes. He described a "shield law" that he said prevents out-of-state authorities from criminally prosecuting people for reproductive choices and said the state has stockpiled mifepristone for clinical access. He also cited a law he called "My Health, My Data," which he said limits out-of-state access to private health records.
The governor said the state has directed financial resources to health clinics to meet increased demand, and referred to a "Keep Washington Working" law intended to limit misuse of law-enforcement data. He framed these measures as statutory protections the state can use to defend residents and said the incoming attorney general and governor will work together when legal challenges arise.
Reporters asked follow-up questions about enforcement and future steps; the governor emphasized statutes already on the books and the importance of legal action if necessary. The briefing did not include new legislation or formal rulemaking.
