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WA HB1110
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lillian Ortiz-Self
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals convicted of DUI (RCW 46.61.502), actual physical control while intoxicated (RCW 46.61.504), or related prior offenses to apply for conviction vacation, which was previously prohibited under Washington law
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Requires applicants to wait at least 3 years after release from supervision/probation or 5 years after sentencing (whichever is later) and have no subsequent alcohol or drug-related traffic convictions within 5 years
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Disqualifies applicants whose driver's license remains ineligible for reinstatement or who held a commercial driver's license at the time of the offense
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Vacated DUI convictions still count as "prior offenses" for sentencing enhancement purposes if a subsequent DUI occurs within 15 years, and the Department of Licensing may consider vacated convictions for future administrative requirements
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Vacating convictions for driving under the influence.
Last Action
Referred to Community Safety.
1/12/2026