WA SB5144

Requires joint legislative hearings within 12 months whenever a state tort settlement or judgment exceeds $1,000,000 paid from the state liability account

The Attorney General, Office of Risk Management, and the responsible agency must report on the factual events and legal context that led to the payment

Hearings must include consideration of potential policy and practice changes to prevent or reduce future state liability

Information presented at hearings must respect attorney-client privilege and work product confidentiality protections

Adds a new section to chapter 4.92 RCW governing state liability claims