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WA HB1244

Bill

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Wylie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Drivers facing a 60-day license suspension for accumulating 3+ moving violations in one year or 4+ in two years may complete a safe driving course to terminate the suspension early, rather than waiting for the full suspension period to expire

  • Early termination of suspension through course completion is limited to once every five years per driver

  • A one-year probation period begins when the suspension or pending suspension is terminated; any moving violation during probation triggers an additional 30-day suspension with no early reinstatement option

  • Multiple traffic infractions issued during a single traffic stop count as one occasion for purposes of calculating suspension thresholds

  • Effective date: April 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Concerning training as an alternative to driver license suspension for the accumulation of certain traffic infractions.

Last Action

Effective date 4/1/2026.

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Transportation3/24/2025
Law & Justice3/5/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Transportation1/13/2025

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