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WashingtonHB 12442025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Concerning training as an alternative to driver license suspension for the accumulation of certain traffic infractions.

Sponsored By: Sharon Wylie (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Earlier license return with new course rules

Beginning April 1, 2026, Washington drivers face a 60-day suspension for moving violations on three occasions within one year or four within two years. Multiple infractions from one traffic stop count as one occasion. Drivers must complete a department-recommended safe driving course before getting their license back. After receiving a suspension notice or starting the suspension, drivers can complete the course and notify the Department of Licensing to end it early. They must also pay any applicable licensing fees and meet separate reinstatement requirements, including insurance proof, treatment participation, and ignition interlock installation where required. Early return is available only once every five years, followed by one year of probation. A moving violation during probation adds a consecutive 30-day suspension and bars early return through the course option. The department cannot charge a license reissue fee at the end of this suspension term.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sharon Wylie

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 149 • No: 94

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 34 • No: 15

House vote • 3/3/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 57 • No: 40 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/3/2025

Final Passage on Reconsideration

Yes: 58 • No: 39 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 4/1/2026.

    4/29/2025House

  2. Chapter 175, 2025 Laws.

    4/29/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/29/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/22/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/19/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/18/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/16/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/16/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/15/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    4/8/2025House

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    4/8/2025House

  12. Minority; do not pass.

    4/8/2025House

  13. TRAN - Majority; do pass.

    4/8/2025House

  14. Referred to Transportation.

    3/24/2025House

  15. And refer to Transportation.

    3/20/2025House

  16. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/20/2025House

  17. LAW - Majority; do pass.

    3/20/2025House

  18. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

    3/5/2025House

  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/3/2025House

  20. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered.

    3/3/2025House

  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/3/2025House

  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2025House

  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/3/2025House

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

    2/28/2025House

  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/21/2025House

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