SB 5997·WA·senate
Allowing self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims
IntroducedFiled Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: MacEwen
Latest Action
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
Jan 12, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Washington law so self‑insurers must issue an allowance order within 30 days or a denial within 60 days of a claim. If they miss a deadline, the Department of Labor & Industries steps in, puts the claim in provisional status, and can adjudicate it. It also sets reporting and payment rules to keep workers and the state informed.
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