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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
03/23/2023
03/23/2023
Crossed Over
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Passed
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to injured workers' rights during compelled 2 medical examinations; and amending RCW 51.36.070. 3
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to expand the rights of injured workers during compelled medical examinations. The key provisions include: (1) allowing workers to record the audio, video, or both of the examination, and providing a notification process and guidelines for the recording; (2) giving workers the right to have an observer present during the examination, with certain restrictions on who the observer can be; and (3) applying these new rights prospectively to all claims, regardless of the date of injury. The bill aims to provide more transparency and protection for injured workers during the medical examination process.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (16)
Dan Bronoske (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Jamila Taylor (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/23/2023. (on 04/25/2023)
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