The bill amends existing laws related to assault and unprofessional conduct in the context of assisted reproduction. It introduces a new provision under RCW 9A.36.031, making it a third-degree assault for a licensed health care provider to implant their own gametes or reproductive material into a patient during an assisted reproduction procedure. This addition aims to address potential ethical concerns and protect patients from fraudulent practices in assisted reproduction. The definition of "gamete" and "reproductive material" is also clarified within this context.

Additionally, the bill amends RCW 18.130.180 to include the act of implanting a license holder's own gametes or reproductive material into a patient as unprofessional conduct. This insertion reinforces the ethical standards expected of health care providers and aims to prevent conflicts of interest in reproductive health practices. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining professional integrity and safeguarding patient welfare in the field of assisted reproduction.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9A.36.031, 18.130.180
Substitute Bill: 9A.36.031, 18.130.180
Engrossed Substitute: 9A.36.031
Bill as Passed Legislature: 9A.36.031
Session Law: 9A.36.031