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WA SB6252
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Claire Wilson
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AI Summary
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Expands free transit eligibility to include students enrolled in degree-seeking or certificate-seeking programs at community and technical colleges, in addition to the existing requirement for passengers 18 years of age and younger
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Transit agencies must adopt zero-fare policies for both youth and qualifying community/technical college students to remain eligible for state transit support grants
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Transit agencies receiving grants must align implementation of zero-fare policies with equity and environmental justice principles, following recommendations from the environmental justice council
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Grantees are required to report the number of trips taken under the free-fare program for the department's "Summary of Public Transportation" report
Legislative Description
Adding certain students at certain community and technical colleges to the passengers that must be allowed to ride transit for free under the transit support grant program.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
2/3/2026