The bill amends existing Washington state law to enhance the protection of confidentiality for records and information related to the provision of protected health care services, particularly in the context of enforcement actions from other states. Key definitions are updated, including the insertion of a definition for "assistance," which encompasses various forms of support for accessing protected health services. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "gender-affirming treatment" and "protected health care services," ensuring they include lawful services in Washington.

Additionally, the bill establishes a public policy that prohibits cooperation with other states' laws that impose penalties related to the provision of protected health care services lawful in Washington. It restricts state and local agencies from issuing warrants or subpoenas related to such services and mandates that business entities providing electronic communication services must not comply with requests that pertain to investigations of another state's laws. The bill includes provisions for penalties related to false attestations and requires notification to the attorney general's office if certain legal processes are received without proper attestations. Overall, the legislation aims to safeguard individuals and providers involved in the provision of protected health care services from out-of-state legal repercussions.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 7.115.010, 7.115.020
Bill as Passed Legislature: 7.115.010, 7.115.020
Session Law: 7.115.010, 7.115.020