Stage:Mar 15 - By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Prime Sponsor: None

Sponsors: None

Summary: Introduced by Rep. Bob Hasegawa, (D-Seattle) (D) on January 22, 2009, directs all health care providers, agencies and service contractors that provide health care coverage to provide interpreters for non-English speaking clients. Establishes a working group on language access in health care in the department of health. Requires the insurance commissioner to conduct a study of language issues that affect consumers who purchase health insurance contracts in the state of Washington.

Bill summary provided by: WashingtonVotes.org

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