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Washington Contractor Fined for Exposing Workers to Asbestos
Feb 20 2026 // A contractor in Washington was fined $200,000 for putting workers at risk during a demolition project at a home in Bellevue, Washington.The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries cited Seattle Environmental...
Insurance Fraud Bill Unanimously Passes Washington Senate
Feb 19 2026 // A bill intended to combat insurance fraud by updating a 20-year-old law passed the Washington state senate this week on a unanimous vote.Senate Bill 6031, which defines insurance fraud as its own crime, a Class B felony,...
Wildfire Risk Scoring Transparency Bill Passes Washington Senate
Feb 13 2026 // Legislation to make wildfire risk scores more transparent passed out of the Washington state Senate on nearly unanimously.Senate Bill 5928, which passed 48-1, is being pushed by Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer. The...
Assignment of Benefits Bill Passes Washington Senate
Feb 6 2026 // A bill prohibiting post-loss assignment of benefits agreements passed the Washington Senate on Thursday on a unanimous vote. Senate Bill 6178 was backed by Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, halting post-loss...
Washington Bill Granting Restitution to Insurance Consumers Passes State Senate
Jan 23 2026 // A bill to provide restitution to policyholders harmed by their insurer or agent passed the Washington Senate on Wednesday on a 29 to 20 vote.The bill, sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and sponsored by...
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