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WA SB6039

WA SB6039
Modernizing methods of communications by the department of labor and industries.


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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to modernizing methods of communications by the 2 department of labor and industries; amending RCW 18.27.010, 3 18.27.060, 18.27.230, 18.106.100, 18.106.180, 19.28.131, 19.28.271, 4 19.28.341, 19.28.490, 43.22.435, 43.22A.080, 43.22A.130, 49.12.145, 5 49.12.390, 49.17.040, 49.17.140, 49.17.160, 49.26.110, 49.40.060, 6 49.46.370, 49.48.083, 49.60.515, 49.84.045, 51.04.082, 51.12.120, 7 51.14.060, 51.24.060, 51.24.070, 51.24.080, 51.32.210, 51.48.180, 8 51.52.050, 70.79.320, 70.87.125, 70.87.185, and 70.87.205; and 9 reenacting and amending RCW 49.48.060. 10

AI Summary

This bill modernizes communication methods for the Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) by allowing for electronic notifications and other trackable communication methods, in addition to traditional mail, when sending official notices, orders, or penalties to individuals and businesses. It also introduces a requirement for LNI to offer recipients the option to receive communications through non-electronic means before first using electronic methods. The bill amends numerous Revised Code of Washington (RCW) sections across various chapters related to contractors, plumbing, electrical work, manufactured homes, wage and hour laws, workplace safety (including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, or OSHA), asbestos abatement, and workers' compensation, to implement these updated communication protocols and make other minor adjustments.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Rules 2 Review. (on 02/25/2026)

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