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WA SB5262

WA SB5262
Correcting obsolete or erroneous references in statutes administered by the insurance commissioner.

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Introduced
01/14/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
03/03/2025
Passed
04/23/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to correcting obsolete or erroneous references in 2 statutes administered by the insurance commissioner, by repealing 3 defunct statutes and reports, aligning policy with federal law and 4 current interpretations, making timeline adjustments, protecting 5 patient data, and making technical corrections; amending RCW 6 42.56.400, 48.14.070, 48.19.460, 48.19.540, 48.37.050, 48.38.010, 7 48.38.012, 48.43.0128, 48.43.135, 48.43.743, 48.135.030, 48.140.050, 8 48.150.100, and 48.160.020; repealing RCW 48.02.230, 48.02.240, 9 48.43.049, 48.43.650, 48.140.070, and 48.160.005; and providing an 10 effective date. 11

AI Summary

This bill makes numerous technical corrections and updates to various statutes administered by the insurance commissioner. It amends multiple sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to clarify language, update references, remove obsolete provisions, and align regulations with current practices. Key changes include modifying confidentiality provisions for insurance-related documents, updating requirements for charitable gift annuities, adjusting reporting deadlines for medical malpractice claims, and revising provisions related to health insurance coverage (such as hearing instrument coverage and gender-affirming treatment). The bill also repeals several defunct statutes, including those related to a health insurance market stability program, a natural disaster resiliency work group, and various reporting requirements that are no longer necessary. The technical amendments aim to improve the clarity and effectiveness of insurance-related regulations, remove outdated language, and ensure consistency with current legal interpretations and practices.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025*. (on 05/12/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5262&Year=2025&Initiative=false
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5262-S.SL.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5262-S.PL.pdf
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5262-S%20SBR%20FBR%2025.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5262-S%20SBR%20HA%2025.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5262-S%20HBR%20APH%2025.pdf
Walsh 5262-S AMH WALJ CLOD 405 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20CLOD%20405.pdf
Walsh 5262-S AMH WALJ CLOD 396 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20CLOD%20396.pdf
Walsh 5262-S AMH WALJ CLOD 394 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20CLOD%20394.pdf
Walsh 5262-S AMH WALJ CLOD 393 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20CLOD%20393.pdf
Dufault 5262-S AMH DUFA CLOD 381 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20DUFA%20CLOD%20381.pdf
Walsh 5262-S AMH WALJ CLOD 401 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20CLOD%20401.pdf
Walsh 5262-S AMH WALJ CLOD 400 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20CLOD%20400.pdf
Walsh 5262-S AMH WALJ CLOD 399 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20CLOD%20399.pdf
Dufault 5262-S AMH DUFA CLOD 380 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20DUFA%20CLOD%20380.pdf
Dye 5262-S AMH DYEM CLOD 386 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20DYEM%20CLOD%20386.pdf
Pollet 5262-S AMH POLL CLOD 385 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20POLL%20CLOD%20385.pdf
Pollet 5262-S AMH POLL CLOD 384 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20POLL%20CLOD%20384.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5262-S%20HBR%20APP%2025.pdf
Appropriations 5262-S AMH APP H2200.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5262-S%20AMH%20APP%20H2200.1.pdf
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5262-S%20HBR%20CPB%2025.pdf
Substitute House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5262-S%20HBA%20CPB%2025.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5262-S%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5262-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5262%20SBR%20BFT%20OC%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5262%20SBR%20BFT%20TA%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5262%20SBA%20BFT%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5262.pdf
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