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WashingtonHB 24952025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Addressing the removal of vehicles by certain cities when obstructing the operation of streetcar vehicles or jeopardizing public safety.

Sponsored By: Brianna Thomas (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Cars blocking streetcars can be towed

Beginning March 18, 2026, cars in a city streetcar right-of-way in Washington with over 700,000 people are unauthorized if they block streetcars or threaten public safety. They can be removed right away. Authorized city staff can order a tow on public property and must give the tow operator a signed authorization at the scene. Owners must pay towing and impound fees and cannot access the car until it is released.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Chipalo Street

    Democratic • House

  • Cindy Ryu

    Democratic • House

  • Edwin Obras

    Democratic • House

  • Gerry Pollet

    Democratic • House

  • Joe Fitzgibbon

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Macri

    Democratic • House

  • Shaun Scott

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 144 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/17/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 96 • No: 1 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 3/18/2026.

    3/18/2026House

  2. Chapter 99, 2026 Laws.

    3/18/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/18/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/12/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/6/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/6/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/5/2026House

  10. TRAN - Majority; do pass.

    3/2/2026House

  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/2/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    2/19/2026House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    2/17/2026House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/17/2026House

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

    2/11/2026House

  16. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/9/2026House

  17. TR - Majority; do pass.

    2/5/2026House

  18. TR - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/5/2026House

  19. First reading, referred to Transportation.

    1/15/2026House

  20. Introduced

    1/15/2026House

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