Bill > SB5462

This bill addresses vehicle inspection requirements and backlog by modifying existing regulations for vehicle title applications. Specifically, the bill exempts all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), wheeled all-terrain vehicles, and utility-type vehicles from vehicle identification number (VIN) inspections, which were previously required for salvage, rebuilt, or first-time titled vehicles. The bill maintains existing requirements for vehicle inspections in cases of vehicles that have been declared total loss, salvage, rebuilt, or have altered/missing VINs. The Washington State Patrol will continue to verify VIN authenticity and ensure major component parts are legally obtained for reconstructed vehicles. Additionally, the bill creates a new section in vehicle titling regulations explicitly exempting vehicles titled under a specific chapter from VIN inspections. The changes are intended to streamline the vehicle inspection process and reduce administrative burdens, with the new regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2026. The bill requires detailed documentation for parts used in vehicle reconstruction, including original invoices, and maintains penalties for removing markings that indicate a vehicle was previously destroyed or declared a total loss.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5462&Year=2025&Initiative=false