Bill > SB5177

This bill makes several changes to the laws related to organ transport vehicles in Washington state: 1. It defines an "organ transport vehicle" as any vehicle operated or contracted by an organ procurement organization that is clearly and identifiably marked as such. 2. It allows organ transport vehicles to use emergency lights and sirens, with specific restrictions on when the siren can be used (only when transporting a "time urgent organ"). 3. It allows organ transport vehicles to use signal preemption devices, which can change traffic signals to green. 4. It requires organ transport vehicles to yield the right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicles and organ transport vehicles transporting a "time urgent organ". 5. It allows the use of high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes by organ transport vehicles when transporting a "time urgent organ" or "time sensitive organ or tissue donor". 6. It establishes licensing requirements for organ transport services, including driver qualifications and insurance requirements. Overall, the bill is aimed at facilitating the rapid and safe transport of organs and tissue for transplantation by providing organ transport vehicles with some of the same privileges and equipment as emergency vehicles.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5177&Year=2023&Initiative=false