HB 1505 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Correcting obsolete or erroneous references in statutes administered by the insurance commissioner.

HB 1505 corrects outdated or inaccurate references in Washington state insurance laws administered by the Insurance Commissioner. The bill repeals obsolete statutes and reports, aligns existing rules with current federal law and interpretations, and adjusts timelines. It specifically protects patient data by maintaining exemptions for confidential health claim information (under RCW 48.140.020) and ensures technical accuracy in insurance regulations. This bill directly affects insurance companies operating in Washington and the Insurance Commissioner's office, which administers these laws.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

Bill → Substitute Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from HB 1505 to SHB 1505 and transferred from the House to the House Consumer Protection & Business committee. The substantive text of the bill, which amends insurance statutes regarding public records, refunds, and health coverage, remains unchanged.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability are unchanged; only the bill number and committee referral were modified.

TECHNICAL

Bill number changed from 'HOUSE BILL 1505' to 'SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1505'.

Sponsorship attribution changed from individual Representatives to the 'House Consumer Protection & Business' committee.

TIMELINE

The date the bill was first read changed from January 22, 2025, to February 18, 2025.

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Committee

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

lower

Feb 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Committee

Referred to Appropriations.

lower

Feb 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

lower

Feb 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Feb 14, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.

lower

Feb 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.

lower

1 primary · 8 co-sponsors