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WA SB5368

WA SB5368
Expanding access to the workers' compensation stay-at-work program through off-site light duty return to work opportunities.

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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
02/01/2024
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to establishing equitable access to the workers' 2 compensation stay-at-work program by allowing employers to offer off- 3 site light duty return to work opportunities to injured workers; 4 amending RCW 51.32.090; creating a new section; and providing an 5 effective date. 6

AI Summary

This bill aims to expand access to the workers' compensation stay-at-work program by allowing employers with 100 or fewer employees to offer injured workers light duty return-to-work opportunities with local nonprofit organizations or charities. The bill outlines the parameters for this arrangement, including requirements for worker consent, employer accountability, and protections for the worker. The bill also directs the Department of Labor and Industries to study the benefits of transitional return-to-work with nonprofits and make recommendations. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (on 03/07/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5368&Year=2023&Initiative=false
Fiscal Note - 5368 ESSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=71337
Fiscal Note - 5368 ESSB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=70952
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Analysis 2024 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5368-S.E%20HBA%20LAWS%2024.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5368%20SBR%20LC%20OC%2023.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5368%20SBR%20LC%20TA%2023.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5368%20SBA%20LC%2023.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5368-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2024.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5368-S.E.pdf
Keiser 5368-S AMS KEIS S4498.3 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5368-S%20AMS%20KEIS%20S4498.3.pdf
Keiser 5368-S AMS KEIS S4498.2 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5368-S%20AMS%20KEIS%20S4498.2.pdf
Fiscal Note - 5368 SSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66890
Fiscal Note - 5368 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66040
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5368-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5368%20SBR%20LC%20OC%2023.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5368%20SBR%20LC%20TA%2023.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5368%20SBA%20LC%2023.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5368.pdf
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