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WA HB1378

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clyde Shavers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Vehicles used in attempting to elude police are subject to impoundment, and repeat offenders face vehicle forfeiture after conviction; forfeited vehicles may be retained by law enforcement or sold to fund traffic safety programs

  • Mandatory electronic monitoring required as a condition of pretrial release for persons charged with attempting to elude a police vehicle or resisting arrest, with proof of device installation due within 5 business days

  • Vehicles impounded for attempting to elude police cannot be redeemed by the driver/owner for 72 hours; non-owner registered owners or legal owners may redeem sooner

  • Offenders convicted of attempting to elude police receive one year of mandatory community custody (parole) with required electronic monitoring for the duration

  • Juveniles adjudicated for attempting to elude police face mandatory parole programs and must submit to electronic monitoring for the full parole term

Legislative Description

Concerning penalties related to eluding police vehicles and resisting arrest.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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