WA HB2585

Establishes the Washington False Claims Act, imposing civil penalties of $14,308-$28,619 plus treble damages on persons who knowingly submit false claims for payment to the state or conceal obligations owed to the state

Authorizes private citizens to file "qui tam" lawsuits on behalf of the state, with whistleblowers receiving 15-30% of recovered proceeds depending on whether the Attorney General joins the case

Protects whistleblower employees, contractors, and agents from retaliation with remedies including reinstatement, double back pay, and attorneys' fees

Grants the Attorney General authority to issue civil investigative demands for documents, written interrogatories, and oral testimony during investigations

Requires annual reporting beginning December 1, 2027 on case numbers, outcomes, and recoveries; takes effect July 1, 2026