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WA HB1951
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brianna Thomas
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Maintains existing cap of 2.5 times normal fare during the first seven days of a declared state of emergency
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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
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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