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WA SB5890

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Muzzall

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of reckless driving to include driving more than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, in addition to the existing standard of willful or wanton disregard for safety

  • Reckless driving remains a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days imprisonment and a fine of up to $5,000, with a minimum 30-day license suspension

  • Requires a 150-day probation period following license suspension during which offenders must operate vehicles equipped with a properly functioning intelligent speed assistance device

  • Any moving violation during the probation period triggers an additional 30-day consecutive license suspension or revocation

  • Section 1 takes effect September 1, 2026 and expires January 1, 2029, when Section 2 takes effect with permanent provisions

Legislative Description

Addressing reckless driving in cases involving excessive speed.

Last Action

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/25/2026
Community Safety2/17/2026
Rules1/30/2026
Law & Justice1/12/2026

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