WA HB2203

Creates new crime of "reckless interference with emergency operations" for knowingly driving on public roadways closed due to hazardous conditions by official barricades, signage, or emergency vehicles

Standard violation is a gross misdemeanor; elevated to class C felony if a first responder is injured during resulting rescue operations, or if a minor under 16 or vulnerable adult is in the vehicle

Requires driver's license suspension of 60 days for gross misdemeanor conviction or 90 days for felony conviction

Offenders liable for emergency response costs up to $25,000 per incident, collectible as a debt by public agencies and ordered by the court as part of sentencing

Allows prosecution under this section in addition to any other applicable state laws for the same conduct