WA SB6128

Requires all recordings of independent medical examinations for workers' compensation claims to use a Department of Labor and Industries-approved, third-party application-based recording platform, prohibiting independent recording by any person

Mandates recordings be stored exclusively on the third-party vendor's secure digital server, with no party permitted to retain, download, duplicate, or privately store copies except as authorized by department rules

Prohibits any person from altering, duplicating, distributing, or publicly posting recordings, with violations subject to a $1,000 civil penalty and potential benefit repayment for workers

Requires the recording platform to meet cybersecurity standards including encryption and multifactor authentication, with recordings retained for the life of the claim and no fewer than 10 years after final closure or litigation

Treats recording platform and retention costs as part of the claim costs rather than worker expense, with the act taking effect July 1, 2027