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WA HB1275

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shaun Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Decertified self-insured employers must reimburse the department for all payments made through periodic charges at least quarterly

  • The director is authorized to adopt rules regarding continuing obligations of decertified employers and methods for meeting financial obligations

  • Effective date: July 27, 2025

  • 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from the self-insured employer after a self-insured group or municipal employer has their self-insurer certification withdrawn.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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/24/2025
Labor & Commerce3/6/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Appropriations1/31/2025
Labor & Workplace Standards1/14/2025

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