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WashingtonSB 51272025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Creating additional requirements for collector vehicle and horseless carriage license plates to improve compliance and public safety.

Sponsored By: John Lovick (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Registration can be canceled after 45 days

Beginning January 15, 2026, the Department of Licensing can cancel a collector registration if you do not reply within 45 days to its letter about your insurance and plate use. The letter must state the deadline and what happens if you do not respond.

Collector plates need insurance and second car

Beginning January 15, 2026, collector plate applicants must show two things. First, proof you own and have a valid registration for a second vehicle used for daily driving, commuting, or business. The department may grant an exception if you prove other regular transportation. Second, proof of current liability or collector vehicle insurance for the collector vehicle, with at least the limits in RCW 46.29.090. You must keep this insurance whenever you drive the collector vehicle on public highways. The Department of Licensing will set rules that define what counts as “collector vehicle insurance.”

Lifetime plates for horseless carriages

Beginning January 15, 2026, owners of vehicles made before January 1, 1916 may get a horseless carriage plate if the vehicle is in good running order and used mainly as a collector vehicle. You must buy the regular registration and pay the special plate fee. The plate is valid for the life of the vehicle, is not renewable or transferable, and must be on the rear.

Phone proof of insurance, $25 court cost

Beginning January 15, 2026, you may show insurance on a phone when an officer asks. The officer may view only the proof of insurance. You are responsible for any damage to your device during inspection. If you were insured at the time and send or show written proof, the citation is dismissed, but the court may charge a $25 administrative cost.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Lovick

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Marko Liias

    Democratic • Senate

  • Phil Fortunato

    Republican • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 142 • No: 52

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 33 • No: 15

House vote • 4/15/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 76 • No: 21 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/3/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 33 • No: 16

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 1/15/2026.

    5/17/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 332, 2025 Laws.

    5/17/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    5/17/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/25/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    4/24/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    4/24/2025legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 33; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/22/2025Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    4/22/2025House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 76; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    4/15/2025Senate

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/15/2025Senate

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.

    4/15/2025Senate

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/15/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    4/8/2025Senate

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

    4/8/2025Senate

  15. Minority; do not pass.

    4/8/2025Senate

  16. TR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    4/8/2025Senate

  17. TR - Executive action taken by committee.

    4/8/2025Senate

  18. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    3/5/2025Senate

  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 33; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/3/2025Senate

  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2025Senate

  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/3/2025Senate

  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/12/2025Senate

  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/7/2025Senate

  24. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/6/2025Senate

  25. Minority; do not pass.

    2/6/2025Senate

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