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<a href="mailto:shannonm@awcnet.org">Shannon McClelland</a> | Jan 12, 2018
Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D-Seattle) is sponsoring <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6015&Chamber=Senate&Year=2017"><strong>SB 6015</strong></a>, the companion bill to the wrongful death bill, <a href="http://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2262&Chamber=House&Year=2017" target="_blank"><strong>HB 2262</strong></a>, heard in the House last week.<br />
Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D-Seattle) is sponsoring SB 6015, the companion bill to the wrongful death bill, HB 2262, heard in the House last week.
The bill would amend the current wrongful death statutes in a few important ways:
- Removes dependency requirements for claimants;
- Allows parents to bring an action for children over 18 years old;
- Expands noneconomic covered damages; and more.
AWC opposes this bill as it would significantly increase a city’s liability and costs associated with these claims. The bill will be heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee on Thursday, January 18 at 10 am. The House version is scheduled for executive session in the Judiciary Committee at 1:30 pm the same day.
Contact: Loan Bahr or Shannon McClelland.