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Introduced
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
In Committee
04/19/2021
04/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting traffic stops for certain traffic violations; and adding a new section to chapter 46.64 RCW.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping or detaining drivers for certain minor traffic violations, such as failure to keep to the right, improper turns, failure to stop at stop signs, failure to dim lights, parking violations, driving without a license, vehicle registration violations, and failure to maintain proof of insurance. However, these violations may still be enforced as a secondary action when a driver has been stopped for a suspected moving violation not listed in the bill. Additionally, the bill specifies that violations related to driving under the influence of marijuana can only be investigated as a secondary action. The purpose of this bill is to limit traffic stops for non-moving violations and reduce the potential for racial profiling and other discriminatory policing practices.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM. (on 02/03/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5485&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5485%20SBR%20TRAN%20TA%2022.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5485%20SBA%20TRAN%2022.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5485.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5485.pdf |
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