Washington to mandate hospitals provide emergency abortions

Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington announced that hospitals in the state must provide abortions to stabilize patients, aligning with federal law. The Biden administration sued Idaho over a similar ban, emphasizing the importance of access to emergency abortions. Washington has seen an increase in out-of-state patients seeking abortions, highlighting the need for clear regulations. Dr. Sarah Prager shared cases of patients traveling to Washington for emergency care. Abortion opponents raise concerns about the definition of "health" in emergency cases. The state has taken steps to protect patients seeking abortions and ensure access to reproductive care.