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WA HB2308

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Stuebe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a minimum $1,000 penalty for failing to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance, adjusted for inflation, with community restitution as an alternative

  • Authorizes law enforcement to detain drivers and vehicles until proof of insurance is provided, or to impound the vehicle at the officer's discretion

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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