Washington · 2025-2026

HB 1046

Protecting the vulnerable by providing immunity from civil liability for damage to a motor vehicle arising from the rescue of vulnerable persons or domestic animals.

Bill record: Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0

Summary AI-generated

Washington HB 1046 proposes providing immunity from civil liability for damage to a motor vehicle when such damage arises from the rescue of vulnerable persons or domestic animals. The bill aims to protect individuals who act to rescue these groups by shielding them from legal claims related to vehicle damage incurred during the rescue.

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Sponsors + 11 cosponsors

Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#12) lower pass 59 36 2 Apr 17, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (#13) upper pass 35 12 1 Apr 14, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
3rd Reading & Final Passage (#5) lower pass 60 35 2 Jan 30, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0