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WA HB1505
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Walen
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AI Summary
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Corrects obsolete references and makes technical updates to 16 insurance-related statutes administered by the insurance commissioner, including changes to terminology and numerical formatting
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Repeals 7 defunct statutes including provisions on the health insurance market stability program, natural disaster work group, motor vehicle seat belt insurance requirements, and the guaranteed asset protection waiver account
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Extends the tax refund request period from "date taxes were paid" to "six years of the end of the calendar year for which taxes are owed" and updates charitable gift annuity filing deadlines to align with fiscal year ends
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Removes outdated reporting requirements to the legislature, including reports on fire alarm/smoke detector discounts, market conduct rules, and fixed payment insurance products
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Enhances patient data protection by making direct practice annual statements and data confidential and exempt from public disclosure under RCW 42.56
Legislative Description
Correcting obsolete or erroneous references in statutes administered by the insurance commissioner.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026