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WA SB5833
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keith Wagoner
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AI Summary
- Creates an exception allowing drivers to leave a vehicle unattended with the engine running for up to 30 minutes to operate air conditioning or heating for pets, provided doors are locked and brakes are set
- Defines "pet" as a dog, cat, or any domesticated animal except livestock
- Establishes a legal presumption that persons complying with the 30-minute climate control exception have not committed the civil infraction of leaving an animal in a dangerous vehicle environment
- Makes animal control and law enforcement officers liable for property damage when entering vehicles to rescue animals if the owner was complying with the exception, unless officers can rebut the presumption of compliance
- Amends RCW 46.61.600 (unattended vehicles) and RCW 16.52.340 (animals in vehicles)
Legislative Description
Allowing pets in unattended motor vehicles under certain circumstances.
Last Action
Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation2/14/2026
Rules1/23/2026
Law & Justice1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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