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WA HB2431

WA HB2431
Expanding the locations where a person can be guilty of unlawful transit conduct to include the Washington state ferries.


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Introduced
01/18/2024
In Committee
01/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to expanding the locations where a person can be 2 guilty of unlawful transit conduct to include the Washington state 3 ferries; and amending RCW 9.91.025. 4

AI Summary

This bill expands the locations where a person can be guilty of unlawful transit conduct to include the Washington state ferries. Specifically, the bill amends RCW 9.91.025, which defines unlawful transit conduct, to include actions like smoking, littering, disturbing others, and damaging property on or in Washington state ferries, in addition to other public transit vehicles and facilities. The bill provides definitions for key terms like "transit station," "transit vehicle," and "transit authority" to clarify the scope of the law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (on 01/18/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Transportation
  • ‐ Maritime Issues
  • ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety

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