Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-Seattle) has sponsored HB 2262 regarding wrongful death and injury liability. The bill would amend the current wrongful death statutes in a few important ways:
- Removing dependency requirements for claimants;
- Allowing parents to bring an action for children over 18 years old;
- Expanding 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 House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, January 11 at 1:30 pm.