The bill, known as the Protecting Reproductive Autonomy Act, aims to enhance access to contraceptive methods by prohibiting health care providers from imposing nonmedical qualifications on individuals seeking sterilization for contraceptive purposes. Specifically, the bill states that providers cannot require conditions such as marital status or the number of children, although age may be considered for consent or insurance coverage. It emphasizes that informed consent must be obtained before performing sterilization and allows for disciplinary action against providers who violate these provisions.

Additionally, the bill reenacts and amends existing law under RCW 18.130.180, which outlines unprofessional conduct for licensed health care providers. Among the amendments, a new provision is added to include violations of the newly established section regarding sterilization practices as unprofessional conduct. This comprehensive approach seeks to ensure that individuals have the autonomy to make reproductive choices without unnecessary barriers while holding providers accountable for their practices.