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Senate passes bill to bar post-loss assignment of insurance benefits, sponsors say it protects homeowners
Washington State Senate · February 5, 2026
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Summary
Lawmakers passed SB 6,178 to prohibit post-loss assignment of benefits that can shift homeowners’ insurance claims to third parties after a disaster; sponsors said the change preserves homeowner control of claims.
Senate Bill 6,178 passed the Washington State Senate on Feb. 4 after sponsors described cases in which homeowners, during crises, signed agreements that transferred insurance rights to contractors or other third parties.
Sen. Hahn, speaking in support, said the bill responds to constituent reports that homeowners…
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