Rule detail : 255156

WAS LEG Process Service Requirements

Published on: May 21, 2025

WAS LEG enacted HB 1361, WAS LEG 4.28.080, WAS LEG 4.28.100, WAS LEG 46.64.040; repeals WAS LEG 4.28.090, updating process service requirements.
Document dated Apr. 11, 2025, was received on May 16, 2025 due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Revises service of process requirements for claims against corporations, companies.
Allows service on represented entities per Uniform business organizations code.
Repeals provisions governing service of process on corporations without officer in WA.
Revises service of process requirements for claims against nonresident motorists.
Reformats governing section and modifies substitute service on Secretary of State.
Legislative History
On Jan. 17, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Mar. 5, 2025, bill passed House.
On Mar. 7, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Apr. 2. 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 8, 2025, delivered to governor; on Apr. 11, 2025, signed by governor, Ch. 40.
Effectiveness
Act effective on Jul. 27, 2025.

Regulators

WAS LEG

Entity Types

Corp; Ins

Reference

Ch. 40, Bill, 1361, 4/11/2025; Citation: *WAS LEG* 4.28.080, 4.28.100, 46.64.040, 4.28.090;

Functions

Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Legal; Reporting

Countries

United States of America