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WA HB1078

WA HB1078
Concerning pet insurance.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to pet insurance; and amending RCW 48.205.050. 2

AI Summary

This bill, concerning pet insurance, amends existing law to prohibit pet insurers from canceling or refusing to renew a policy based on the pet's age, the development of chronic, orthopedic, congenital, or hereditary conditions during the policy period, or the detection of a preexisting condition. It also clarifies that if a pet insurer moves a policyholder to an affiliated company, the new company must honor the existing policy terms until expiration, cannot impose a waiting period, require a veterinary examination for issuance or renewal, or cancel or refuse to renew the policy for the reasons listed above.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 4:00 PM. (on 02/25/2026)

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