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WA HB2109

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Dent

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 46.61.655 to require vehicles with mud, rocks, or debris deposits on the body, fenders, frame, undercarriage, wheels, or tires to be cleaned before operating on paved public highways

  • Allows an alternative for vehicles being towed on trailers: they may be covered instead of cleaned to comply with the debris removal requirement

  • Maintains existing requirements that vehicle loads must be secured to prevent dropping, sifting, or leaking, and that dirt, sand, or gravel loads must be covered unless six inches of freeboard is maintained

  • Retains the existing penalty structure: failure to secure a load causing substantial bodily harm is a gross misdemeanor (first degree), causing property damage is a misdemeanor (second degree), and other violations are infractions

Legislative Description

Addressing vehicle loads on public highways.

Last Action

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
Rules3/2/2026
Transportation2/12/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Transportation1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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