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HB 1505

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Berry and 8 co-sponsors

HB 1505 corrects outdated insurance code references under the commissioner's authority to clarify regulatory requirements and reduce statutory ambiguity.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Bill Summary · HB 1505

Legislative bill overview

HB 1505 corrects outdated and inaccurate statutory references within Washington's insurance code that falls under the insurance commissioner's jurisdiction. The bill appears to be a technical cleanup measure addressing legislative drafting errors that have accumulated over time. This is a first substitute version that passed committee with majority support but faced minority opposition.

Why is this important

Obsolete or erroneous statutory references create confusion for insurers, regulators, and consumers trying to understand which rules actually apply. Correcting these references ensures the insurance code functions as intended and reduces legal ambiguity that could lead to inconsistent enforcement or litigation. Cleaner statutes also reduce administrative burden on the Department of Insurance.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "corrections": The bill's specific changes are not detailed in available information, making it unclear whether these are truly noncontroversial technical fixes or substantive policy changes disguised as corrections
  • Minority committee opposition: The "do not pass" minority vote suggests concerns about either the bill's substance or the process of making statutory changes through a first substitute without full transparency
  • Precedent for broad corrections: Using omnibus bills to correct references can become a vehicle for other changes if not carefully limited, raising governance concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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