Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5953: Medical loss ratio
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5953 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing a medical loss ratio of at least 90 percent for health plans. Primary sponsor: Vandana Slatter (D). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to establishing a medical loss ratio of at least 90 percent for health plans;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandana Slatter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 48 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| June Robinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
- Prefiled for introduction.