Concerning litigation finance.

HB 2255 regulates third-party litigation funders in Washington state by requiring them to disclose their identity and citizenship to all parties in a lawsuit. It makes agreements with these funders void if they fail to meet disclosure requirements, while exempting standard contingency-fee attorneys, nonprofits, and health care providers. The bill defines "litigation financing" as funding for legal costs in exchange for a share of any settlement or judgment, excluding common scenarios like attorney fees or personal loans. It directly affects claimants, their attorneys, and third-party funders, but not regular legal services or nonprofit organizations.