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WA HB2495
WA HB2495Addressing the removal of vehicles by certain cities when obstructing the operation of streetcar vehicles or jeopardizing public safety.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the removal of vehicles by certain cities when 2 obstructing the operation of streetcar vehicles or jeopardizing 3 public safety; amending RCW 46.55.080; reenacting and amending RCW 4 46.55.010; and declaring an emergency. 5
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Washington state law to allow certain cities with populations over 700,000 to remove vehicles that obstruct streetcar operations or pose a public safety risk, similar to how vehicles can already be removed if they obstruct high-capacity transportation or jeopardize public safety. The bill clarifies that an "authorized city representative" can direct the impoundment (legal taking and holding) of such vehicles, and this authorization must be provided to the registered tow truck operator (a person or business that impounds, transports, or stores unauthorized vehicles) at the time of the impound. The bill also includes an emergency clause, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (10)
Brianna Thomas (D)*,
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Edwin Obras (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Shaun Scott (D),
Chipalo Street (D),
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM. (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2495&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2495%20SBA%20TRAN%2026.pdf |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2495%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2495%20HBR%20TR%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 2495 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75528 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2495%20HBA%20TR%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2495.pdf |
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