Bill > HB1539

This bill establishes a comprehensive work group focused on wildfire mitigation and resiliency standards in Washington state. The work group will include representatives from various sectors such as insurance, government agencies, electric utilities, real estate, emergency management, and landowner groups. The group's primary objectives are to coordinate and develop wildfire property mitigation standards aligned with national science-based guidelines, enhance community-level wildfire mitigation efforts, improve data sharing between state agencies and the insurance industry, increase consumer transparency about wildfire risks, and establish a grant program for homeowners to retrofit their properties to resist wildfire damage. The work group will include both voting members and ex officio legislative representatives, with staff support provided by the office of the insurance commissioner. By December 1, 2025, the group is required to submit a detailed report of recommendations to the legislature, insurance commissioner, and department of natural resources. The work group and its associated provisions will expire on December 31, 2025, ensuring a time-limited, focused approach to addressing wildfire protection and mitigation strategies.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1539&Year=2025&Initiative=false