SB 6178 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Prohibiting the post-loss assignment of benefits in property insurance.

This bill prohibits contractors or third parties from obtaining post-loss assignment agreements that transfer a homeowner's or business owner's insurance claim rights and benefits to them after a property loss. It makes such agreements invalid, prevents contractors from controlling claims without the policyholder's involvement, and imposes $50,000 fines for violations. Exceptions include licensed public adjusters, attorneys working on contingency, mortgagees, and standard payment authorizations. The law aims to ensure policyholders retain control over their insurance claims and communications with insurers.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 5, 2026

How they voted

500
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Feb 5, 2026
D Democratic31
30 Yea 1
96% Yea
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
8
Committee
7
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (50-0-1)
senate
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
BTE - Majority; do pass.
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors