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WA SB5333

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Lovick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Mandatory 72-hour vehicle impoundment hold when driver is arrested for attempting to elude police, compared to 12-hour hold for DUI arrests

  • Electronic monitoring required as a condition of pretrial release for anyone charged with attempting to elude a police vehicle or resisting arrest

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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