WA Insurance News

Washington Wildfire Mitigation Grant Program Bill Passes Senate

The Washington State Senate has passed Senate Bill 6079, establishing a voluntary wildfire mitigation grant program funded by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. The bill aims to reduce insurance policy non-renewals and cancellations due to wildfire risk by funding mitigation measures based on IBHS standards. It now moves to the House of Representatives.

Washington Insurance Fraud Modernization Bill Passes Senate

Washington's Senate unanimously passed SB 6031, a bill to modernize insurance fraud laws. The bill defines insurance fraud as a Class B felony and expands reporting requirements. It now moves to the House of Representatives.

Washington Bill Preserves Preventive Services Coverage

Washington State's Senate has passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 2242, ensuring continued full coverage for preventive health services by insurance plans. The bill, requested by the Governor and Insurance Commissioner, ties vaccine coverage to state Department of Health recommendations and other preventive services to federal task force guidelines.

Gov. Ferguson signs preventive services bill into law | Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Gov. Ferguson signs preventive services bill into law | Office of the Insurance Commissioner