Washington HB1507 limits nondisclosure agreements in health care provider-patient contracts.

HB1507 prohibits nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions in agreements between Washington health care providers and patients related to medical malpractice or torts. It voids such clauses and allows patients to recover damages and attorneys' fees. The law applies retroactively to agreements created before its effective date, and health care providers must notify patients and others of unenforceable provisions.

Washington HB1507 limits nondisclosure agreements in health care provider-patient contracts.

HB1507 prohibits nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions in agreements between Washington health care providers and patients related to medical malpractice or torts. It voids such clauses and allows patients to recover damages and attorneys' fees. The law applies retroactively to agreements created before its effective date, and health care providers must notify patients and others of unenforceable provisions.