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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to pedestrians crossing and moving along 2 roadways; amending RCW 46.61.050, 46.61.055, 46.61.060, 46.61.235, 3 46.61.240, and 46.61.250; adding a new section to chapter 46.61 RCW; 4 and repealing RCW 46.61.230. 5
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to laws regarding pedestrians crossing and moving along roadways in Washington state. The key provisions are:
1. It allows pedestrians to cross a roadway at any point, unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of collision. This supersedes and preempts any local rules or laws to the contrary.
2. It amends existing laws to clarify that pedestrians, bicyclists, and personal delivery devices must obey traffic control signals and devices, with some exceptions provided in the new section allowing mid-block crossings.
3. It updates laws around pedestrian crossing signals and the duties of drivers to stop for pedestrians, bicyclists, and personal delivery devices in crosswalks and when turning at intersections.
4. It repeals the existing law that generally required pedestrians to be subject to all traffic regulations.
Overall, the bill appears aimed at expanding the ability of pedestrians to cross roadways while maintaining safety requirements for all road users.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Emily Alvarado (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Sharlett Mena (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Chipalo Street (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1428&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 1428 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66233 |
| Fiscal Note - 1428 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66151 |
| House Bill Analysis 2023 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1428%20HBA%20TR%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1428.pdf |
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