Establishes a claims commission to adjudicate tort claims against the state of Washington.

The bill creates a claims commission within the office of administrative hearings to address the rising number of tort claims against the state of Washington. The commission will adjudicate claims arising from tortious conduct, particularly those related to childhood abuse claims against the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The commission will have the authority to investigate, negotiate, compromise, and settle claims.

Establishes a claims commission to adjudicate tort claims against the state of Washington.

The bill creates a claims commission within the office of administrative hearings to address the rising number of tort claims against the state of Washington. The commission will adjudicate claims arising from tortious conduct, particularly those related to childhood abuse claims against the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The commission will have the authority to investigate, negotiate, compromise, and settle claims.