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This bill expands parking privileges for veterans by adding a new category of eligibility for special parking permits. Specifically, veterans who have a 70 percent or higher disability rating from the United States armed forces or Department of Veterans Affairs and use a service animal can now qualify for special parking privileges. The bill amends existing laws regarding parking permits for individuals with disabilities, adding this new veteran-specific qualification to the list of conditions that can qualify someone for a special parking permit. The bill also updates the definition of "veteran" to include this new provision and makes some minor technical changes to existing language, such as spelling out numbers (e.g., changing "sixty" to "60") and reorganizing some sections of the existing law. Additionally, the bill maintains existing requirements for obtaining and renewing disability parking permits, such as requiring medical certification and providing an identification card. The new provisions will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to implement the changes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5410&Year=2025&Initiative=false