5599-S.E AMH COUT WICM 594

ESSB 5599 - H AMD TO HSEL COMM AMD (H-1742.1/23) 658

By Representative Couture

WITHDRAWN 04/12/2023

On page 2, beginning on line 34 of the striking amendment, after "means" strike all material through "74.09.875" on line 36 and insert "abortion as defined in RCW 9.02.170 and gender-affirming treatment.

(e) "Gender-affirming treatment" means age-appropriate counseling and support services for youth and young adults experiencing gender dysphoria"

On page 8, beginning on line 19 of the striking amendment, after "means" strike all material through "74.09.875" on line 21 and insert "abortion as defined in RCW 9.02.170 and gender-affirming treatment.

(E) "Gender-affirming treatment" means age-appropriate counseling and support services for youth and young adults experiencing gender dysphoria"

EFFECT: Modifies the term "protected health care services" to mean abortion and gender-affirming treatment. Defines "gender-affirming treatment" as age-appropriate counseling and support services for youth and young adults experiencing gender dysphoria.

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