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WA HB1110

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lillian Ortiz-Self

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Disqualifies applicants whose driver's license remains ineligible for reinstatement or who held a commercial driver's license at the time of the offense

  • 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

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Vacating convictions for driving under the influence.

Last Action

Referred to Community Safety.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/12/2026
Rules2/20/2025
Community Safety1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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