Removing references to pregnancy from the model directive form under the natural death act.

SB 5096 removes a clause from Washington's standard healthcare directive form that previously stated a directive would be invalid during pregnancy. This change ensures that advance directives for life-sustaining treatment apply equally during pregnancy, without requiring separate documentation. The bill amends the model form under the Natural Death Act (RCW 70.122.030) by deleting the specific pregnancy reference in section (d). It directly affects individuals using advance healthcare directives, particularly pregnant people or those with pregnancy-related health concerns, by eliminating an outdated exclusion. The policy change is procedural, updating the standard form to reflect current medical practice without altering other directive provisions.