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WA SB5333
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Lovick
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AI Summary
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Vehicles used in attempting to elude police are subject to impoundment; repeat offenders face vehicle forfeiture upon conviction, with proceeds funding traffic safety enforcement programs
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Mandatory 72-hour vehicle impoundment hold when driver is arrested for attempting to elude police, compared to 12-hour hold for DUI arrests
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Electronic monitoring required as a condition of pretrial release for anyone charged with attempting to elude a police vehicle or resisting arrest
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Offenders convicted of attempting to elude police must serve one year of community custody and be placed on electronic monitoring for the duration of supervision
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Juveniles adjudicated for attempting to elude a police vehicle receive mandatory parole with required electronic monitoring for the full parole term
Legislative Description
Concerning penalties related to eluding police vehicles and resisting arrest.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026