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United States of America Bill of Rights: Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of
the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble. and to petition the
government for a redress of grievances.

Federal Statutory Law, Title 42 U. S. C. § 300a-7
No individual shall be required to perform or assist in the performance of any
part of a health service program or research activity funded in whole or in part
under a program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services if
his performance or assistance in the performance of such part of such program or
activity would be contrary to his religious beliefs or moral convictions.

RCW 9.02.150: Refusing to perform
No person or private medical facility may be required by law or contract in any
circumstances to participate in the performance of an abortion if such person
or private medical facility objects to so doing. No person may be discriminated
against in employment or professional privileges because of the person's
participation or refusal to participate in the termination of a pregnancy. [1992
c 1§ 6 (Initiative Measure No. 120, approved November 5, 1991).]

RCW 48.43.065: Right of individuals to receive services — Right of providers,
carriers, and facilities to refuse to participate in or pay for services for
reason of conscience or religion — Requirements.
(2)(a) No individual health care provider, religiously sponsored health carrier,
or health care facility may be required by law or contract in any circumstances
to participate in the provision of or payment for a specific service if they object
to so doing for reason of conscience or religion. No person may be
discriminated against in employment or professional privileges because of such
objection.

RCW 70.47.160: Right of individuals to receive services — Right of providers,
carriers, and facilities to refuse to participate in or pay for services for reason
of conscience or religion — Requirements.
(2)(a) No individual health care provider, religiously sponsored health carrier, or
health care facility may be required by law or contract in any circumstances to
participate in the provision of or payment for a specific service if they object to
so doing for reason of conscience or religion. No person may be discriminated
against in employment or professional privileges because of such objection.

The WA constitution in Article I, Section 11
Absolute freedom of conscience in all matters of religious sentiment, belief
and worship, shall be guaranteed to every individual, and no one shall be
molested or disturbed in person or property on account of religion...

On July 26, 2006, Governor Gregoire is quoted on her website as saying:
"As Governor, I do not believe the state should discriminate against any citizen. I
also believe that personal religious beliefs are protected by our Constitution.”

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