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WA SB5381
WA SB5381Establishing department authority to ensure payment is received from the self-insured employer after a self-insured group or municipal employer has their self-insurer certification withdrawn.
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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to establishing department authority to ensure 2 payment is received from the self-insured employer after a self- 3 insured group or municipal employer has their self-insurer 4 certification withdrawn; and adding a new section to chapter 51.14 5 RCW. 6
AI Summary
This bill establishes new authority for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries to manage workers' compensation obligations when a self-insured employer (such as a county, city, or municipal organization) has their self-insurance certification withdrawn. Specifically, if a self-insured employer loses their certification under RCW 51.14.080, the department will initially fulfill the employer's worker compensation obligations, including paying benefits, and then require the decertified employer to reimburse the department through periodic charges (at least quarterly) determined by the director. The bill also authorizes the director to create administrative rules that outline the continuing financial responsibilities of decertified self-insured employers and establish methods for how these employers will meet their ongoing financial obligations. This legislation aims to ensure continuity of workers' compensation benefits and create a clear process for handling the financial transition when an employer's self-insurance status is terminated.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file. (on 03/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5381&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5381%20SBR%20LC%20OC%2025.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5381%20SBR%20LC%20TA%2025.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5381%20SBA%20LC%2025.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5381.pdf |
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