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WA SB5381
Bill
Status
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Conway
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AI Summary
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Applies to self-insured groups (authorized under RCW 51.14.150) and counties, cities, or municipal employers whose self-insurer status is terminated by the director under RCW 51.14.080
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Department of Labor & Industries must assume responsibility for paying workers' compensation obligations when an employer loses self-insurer certification
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Decertified employers remain liable and must reimburse the department for all payments through periodic charges assessed no less than quarterly
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Director must adopt rules establishing continuing obligations for decertified self-insured employers and methods for meeting financial obligations
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from the self-insured employer after a self-insured group or municipal employer has their self-insurer certification withdrawn.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
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026