Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB5997: Self-insurers/claims
Status: In committee, January 12, 2026
Allowing self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims
What the bill says
An act Relating to allowing self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims; and amending RCW 51.14.130 and 51.32.190.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to allowing self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims; and amending RCW 51.14.130 and 51.32.190. Sec. 1. RCW 51.14.130 and 1993 c 122 s 3 are each amended to read as follows: ((The))(1) If the self-insurer allows a claim for compensation, the self-insurer shall ((request))issue an allowance ((or denial of a claim))order within ((sixty))30 days from the ((date that the claim is filed.))notice of the claim. The allowance order may not include any claim decisions other than an allowance. (2) If the self-insurer fails to act within ((sixty))60 days, ((the))no later than 65 days from the date that the claim is filed, the self-insurer must forward the matter to the department informing the worker and director that the claim is in provisional status and the self-insurer is paying provisional time loss if the worker is eligible. The department shall promptly determine whether the claim is allowed or denied. (3) If the self-insurer denies a claim for compensation, the self-insurer must request denial of a claim within 60 days from notice of claim. If the self-insurer fails to act within 60 days, the department shall promptly intervene and adjudicate the claim. Sec. 2. RCW 51.32.190 and 1996 c 58 s 2 are each amended to read as follows: (1) If the self-insurer denies a claim for compensation, written …
Sponsors
- Drew MacEwen (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
- : Prefiled for introduction.
Subjects: WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Common questions
- What is SB5997?
- SB5997 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Self-insurers/claims.
- What does SB5997 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to allowing self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims; and amending RCW 51.14.130 and 51.32.190.
- What is the status of SB5997?
- In committee as of January 12, 2026. Latest action: First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (January 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5997?
- Drew MacEwen (R).
- Where is the official record for SB5997?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5997&Year=2025
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