Washington § 70.245.160 Effect on construction of wills, contracts, and statutes.

Washington Statutes

§ 70.245.160 — Effect on construction of wills, contracts, and statutes.

Washington § 70.245.160

Title 70PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70.245THE WASHINGTON DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70.245.160 (2026).

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(1)Any provision in a contract, will, or other agreement, whether written or oral, to the extent the provision would affect whether a person may make or rescind a request for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner, is not valid.

(2)Any obligation owing under any currently existing contract shall not be conditioned or affected by the making or rescinding of a request, by a person, for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner.

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(1) Any provision in a contract, will, or other agreement, whether written or oral, to the extent the provision would affect whether a person may make or rescind a request for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner, is not valid.

(2) Any obligation owing under any currently existing contract shall not be conditioned or affected by the making or rescinding of a request, by a person, for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner.