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WA HB1275
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shaun Scott
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AI Summary
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When a self-insured employer (including counties, cities, or municipal employers) has their self-insurer status terminated by the director, the Department of Labor & Industries will fulfill the employer's obligations, including paying worker compensation benefits
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Decertified self-insured employers must reimburse the department for all payments made through periodic charges at least quarterly
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The director is authorized to adopt rules regarding continuing obligations of decertified employers and methods for meeting financial obligations
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Effective date: July 27, 2025
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Passed unanimously (House 95-0, Senate 49-0) and signed by Governor Ferguson on April 16, 2025
Legislative Description
Establishing department authority to ensure payment is received from the self-insured employer after a self-insured group or municipal employer has their self-insurer certification withdrawn.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/16/2025