Abortion laws in Washington

Abortion is allowed in Washington until viability, about 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Data last updated November 4, 2025.

How far into pregnancy

Abortion is banned once the fetus could survive outside the uterus ("viability"), about 24 weeks of pregnancy.
Pregnancy is counted from the first day of your last period, not from conception.
Exceptions after that point: to save your life; to protect your physical health (not mental health).
Good to know: The state cannot take adverse actions against individuals based on pregnancy outcomes or against anyone who assists “a pregnant individual in exercising their right to reproductive freedom with their voluntary consent”

You can get abortion pills through a telehealth (video or online) visit, with no in-person visit needed.
Providers in this state can also prescribe abortion pills by telehealth to people in other states.

If you're under 18, you can consent to your own abortion. A parent does not need to be involved.

Breaking the abortion ban is a felony, a serious crime that can mean prison time.
For advice about your own situation, the Repro Legal Helpline offers free, confidential legal help.

State law protects the right to abortion.
State law protects people from discrimination based on their reproductive health decisions.
State law protects the privacy of reproductive health information.

This is a summary of state law, not legal advice. Laws change, and an update to this data can also be a correction.