6236 AMH IRWI WEDE 010

SB 6236 - H AMD 2153

By Representative Irwin

NOT ADOPTED 03/06/2020

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. (1) The administrative office of the courts is directed to create a work group to study the appropriateness of discovery of health care records as evidence in claims requesting noneconomic damages brought under the Washington law against discrimination, chapter 48.60 RCW.

(2) Work group membership shall include, but is not limited to:

(a) lawyers with experience representing plaintiffs in discrimination cases;

(b) lawyers with experience representing defendants in discrimination cases;

(c) representatives from the office of the attorney general; and

(d) members of the judicial branch, especially including judges of the superior courts and district courts.

(3) The work group must develop suggestions and recommendations specific to whether RCW 49.60.510 should be maintained, amended, or repealed.

(4) The work group shall report to the administrative office of the courts and appropriate committees of the legislature on its findings and recommendations by June 1, 2021."

Correct the title.

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