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WA HB1951

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brianna Thomas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps rideshare fares during large-scale events at 120% of the driver's pay for the ride, excluding pass-through charges like tolls and tips

  • Defines "large-scale event" as ticketed/preregistered assemblies of 10,000+ people at outdoor venues or 1,000+ at indoor venues with defined entrances/exits, excluding K-12 school and religious organization events

  • Maintains existing cap of 2.5 times normal fare during the first seven days of a declared state of emergency

  • Authorizes local governments to use geofencing to create designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zones during "large special events" rated levels 1-5 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  • Violations constitute unlawful and unfair business practices under Washington's Consumer Protection Act (chapter 19.86 RCW)

Legislative Description

Concerning regulation of transportation network companies during large-scale events.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor & Workplace Standards2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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