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Insurance Fraud Bill Unanimously Passes Washington Senate
Feb 19 2026 // A bill intended to combat insurance fraud by updating a 20-year-old law passed the Washington state senate this week on a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 6031, which defines insurance fraud as its own crime, a Class B felony,...
Wildfire Risk Scoring Transparency Bill Passes Washington Senate
Feb 13 2026 // Legislation to make wildfire risk scores more transparent passed out of the Washington state Senate on nearly unanimously. Senate Bill 5928, which passed 48-1, is being pushed by Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer. The...
Assignment of Benefits Bill Passes Washington Senate
Feb 6 2026 // A bill prohibiting post-loss assignment of benefits agreements passed the Washington Senate on Thursday on a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 6178 was backed by Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, halting post-loss...
Washington Bill Granting Restitution to Insurance Consumers Passes State Senate
Jan 23 2026 // A bill to provide restitution to policyholders harmed by their insurer or agent passed the Washington Senate on Wednesday on a 29 to 20 vote. The bill, sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and sponsored by...
Falls Were Most Common Safety Violation in Washington for 20th Straight Year
Jan 22 2026 // Falls from heights were the most cited serious workplace safety violation by the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for the 20th straight year. In the past four months, L&I issued $1.4 million in...
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