Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Died

HB 1081 — Authorizing funeral planning and funeral services as noninsurance benefits under group life and disability insurance policies.

Last action — Referred to Business & Financial Services.

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    Passed House
  4. Died in session

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to HB 1081 adds funeral planning and funeral services as noninsurance benefits that can be included in group life and disability insurance policies. This change is important because it allows insurers to offer additional support to policyholders during difficult times, like planning for a funeral, while ensuring that these services are clearly marked as noninsurance benefits. Additionally, it reinforces the need for proper licensing of service providers and gives the insurance commissioner authority to regulate these offerings, which helps protect consumers from potential misinformation. Overall, this change aims to enhance the value of life and disability insurance by including services that address both legal and emotional needs related to end-of-life planning.

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H-0742.1HOUSE BILL 1081State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Kirby and VickRead first time 01/11/17.
ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL 1081State of Washington65th Legislature2017 Regular SessionBy Representatives Kirby and VickRead first time 01/11/17.
((and))(e) Funeral planning and funeral services;
((and))(e) Funeral planning and funeral services, but it must be disclosed that this noninsurance benefit does not constitute an insurance funded prearrangement contract, pursuant to RCW 18.39.255;
((and))(e) Funeral planning and funeral services;
((and))(e) Funeral planning and funeral services, but it must be disclosed that this noninsurance benefit does not constitute an insurance funded prearrangement contract, pursuant to RCW 18.39.255;
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Action History

  1. Referred to Business & Financial Services.

  2. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.

  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  7. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  9. FI - Majority; do pass.

  10. First reading, referred to Financial Institutions & Insurance.

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 98; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  13. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  14. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  16. BFS - Majority; do pass.

  17. First reading, referred to Business & Financial Services (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Sponsors

  • Kirby · Primary
  • Vick · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Kirby

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Vick

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage (#11)

Passed 98 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 52000
Republican 14000
Democrat 32000
Total 98000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Yea
Blake — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Farrell — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Yea
Rodne — Yea
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Yea
Buys — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Cody — Yea
Condotta — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Smith — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Koster — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Muri — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1081?
HB 1081 is sponsored by Kirby and Vick.
What is the current status of HB 1081?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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