SB5081

Revising the provisions around unattended motor vehicles.

Chamber Passed·2/12/25

SB5081 revises unattended motor vehicle provisions, exempting locked vehicles with remote-started engines from being considered unattended.

SB5081 amends the definition of unattended motor vehicles, exempting those locked with engines started by remote control. It mandates compliance with specific RCW sections if a remotely started vehicle strikes another or causes injury or damage. The bill also updates the requirements for leaving a vehicle unattended, including locking the ignition and removing the key.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 49–0 · Feb 12, 2025
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 18

4:00 PM

House Committee on Transportation Public Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

4:00 PM

House Committee on Transportation Public Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Feb 18

House

Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.

Jan 30

House

First reading, referred to Transportation.