Raising awareness of pain control options for intrauterine device placement and removal.

 H-0173.1

HOUSE BILL 1077

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Walen, Ryu, Leavitt, Ramel, Berry, Duerr, Reed, Taylor, Macri, Callan, Gregerson, Wylie, Pollet, Ormsby, Reeves, Bernbaum, and Hill

Prefiled 12/16/24. Read first time 01/13/25. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.

AN ACT Relating to raising awareness of pain control options for intrauterine device placement and removal; adding a new section to chapter 18.130 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that:

(a) Intrauterine devices, commonly known as IUDs, are one of the most effective forms of reversible contraception. While intrauterine devices have been used in the United States for many decades, their use has increased substantially since the early 2000s, particularly among individuals who have never given birth. While the use of intrauterine devices is increasing, some patients forego their use because of their concerns about pain or previous negative experiences despite the other benefits and effectiveness of intrauterine devices.