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WA SB5484
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Chapman
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AI Summary
- Creates a state program to compensate tow truck operators for releasing impounded vehicles to indigent owners who cannot afford towing and storage fees, limited to once per year per person
- Applies only to private property impounds or law enforcement-directed impounds that did not result from an arrest of the vehicle owner
- Requires the Department of Licensing to develop a two-part certification form where vehicle owners self-certify indigency and tow operators verify impound details, both under penalty of perjury
- Funds reimbursements from excess funds deposited under RCW 46.55.130(2)(h), with the department establishing maximum reimbursement rates and maintaining a waitlist if applications exceed available funds
- Takes effect February 1, 2026, and requires annual legislative reports by October 1st detailing program usage, payments, waitlist status, and ineligibility reasons
Legislative Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning payments to tow truck operators for the release of vehicles to indigent persons.
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules4/27/2025
Rules4/8/2025
Transportation3/14/2025
Rules2/26/2025
Transportation1/24/2025
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