HB 1187·WA·house
Protecting patients involved in motor vehicle accidents from delayed ambulance bills.
EnactedFiled Jan 7, 2025
Sponsor: Cindy Ryu (D)
Latest Action
Effective date 6/11/2026.
Mar 23, 2026
Summary
The law bars ambulance providers from transferring or selling medical debt from motor‑vehicle accidents until at least 120 days after the first bill is sent to the patient and any other liable party. It also gives the state’s commissioner and health department power to investigate repeated violations and impose fines. This protects patients from premature debt collection after crashes.
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