WA HB2032

Language access providers (spoken language interpreters) must be fully compensated within 30 days of submitting a complete and valid invoice for services procured under state contracts

Contracting departments cannot recoup payments from interpreters or limit daily paid hours when a public assistance applicant, injured worker, or crime victim is later determined ineligible for benefits under Title 51 or 74 RCW

Interpreters cannot be required to register with databases or registries that publish their personal contact information online as a condition of providing services

Departments must adopt rules for compensating interpreters when appointments are canceled or clients fail to appear, and must provide mileage reimbursement at least equal to the IRS business standard rate

Departments that underpay interpreters are liable for the full amount owed plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs