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WA HB2308
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Stuebe
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AI Summary
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Establishes a minimum $1,000 penalty for failing to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance, adjusted for inflation, with community restitution as an alternative
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Authorizes law enforcement to detain drivers and vehicles until proof of insurance is provided, or to impound the vehicle at the officer's discretion
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Mandates vehicle impoundment when a driver has received two or more insurance violation citations in the prior three years, or has caused an accident involving damage to another person or property while uninsured
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Adds driving without insurance to the list of circumstances authorizing police to take custody of a vehicle and remove it to a place of safety
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Allows dismissal of citations with a $25 administrative fee if the driver provides written evidence they had valid insurance at the time of the citation
Legislative Description
Addressing enforcement of motor vehicle liability insurance and fiscal responsibilities.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Transportation.
1/12/2026