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WA SB5333
Concerning penalties related to eluding police vehicles and resisting arrest.
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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to penalties related to eluding police vehicles 2 and resisting arrest; amending RCW 46.55.113, 46.55.360, 46.55.370, 3 13.40.040, 9.94A.501, 9.94A.701, 9.94A.701, 9.94A.703, and 13.40.210; 4 reenacting and amending RCW 9.94A.501; adding a new section to 5 chapter 46.61 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 10.21 RCW; 6 providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date. 7
AI Summary
This bill strengthens penalties and supervision requirements for individuals attempting to elude police vehicles. Specifically, the bill introduces new provisions that allow for vehicle impoundment and potential forfeiture for repeat offenders who attempt to flee from law enforcement. When a vehicle is used to attempt to elude police, it can be seized, and if the operator has a previous impoundment, the vehicle may be subject to forfeiture. The bill also mandates electronic monitoring for individuals charged with attempting to elude police, both for adult and juvenile offenders. Additionally, the legislation modifies existing laws to include attempting to elude a police vehicle as a specific offense that can trigger community custody, supervision, and other legal consequences. The bill aims to deter dangerous driving behavior by implementing more stringent penalties and tracking mechanisms for individuals who try to evade law enforcement, with the ultimate goal of improving public safety and reducing high-speed chases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
John Lovick (D)*,
Mike Chapman (D),
Perry Dozier (R),
Chris Gildon (R),
Jeff Holy (R),
Nikki Torres (R),
Last Action
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM. (on 02/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5333&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5333%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2025.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5333%20SBA%20LAW%2025.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5333.pdf |
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