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WA SB5919
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Schoesler
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AI Summary
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Encourages fire districts and insurance providers to collaborate on developing voluntary incentives for wildfire mitigation best practices related to agricultural activities in unincorporated areas
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Any incentives developed would be optional for insurers to offer and voluntary for policyholders to accept
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Incentives may apply to holders of crop insurance, fire insurance, or both
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Best practices eligible for incentives include installation of defensible space or fire breaks, proper equipment storage, water tank installation, ownership of firefighting equipment (apparatus, tractors, disc harrows), and red flag warning notification systems
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Adds a new section to chapter 48.18 RCW (insurance code)
Legislative Description
Encouraging fire districts and insurance providers to develop voluntary incentives to promote best practices.
Last Action
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/27/2026