Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2189 — Workers' comp. settlements

Last action — First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Expanding eligibility for voluntary workers' compensation settlements.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

Sponsors

  • (Schmidt) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Schmidt)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2189 do?
Expanding eligibility for voluntary workers' compensation settlements.
Who sponsors HB 2189?
HB 2189 is sponsored by (Schmidt).
What is the current status of HB 2189?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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