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
- Mari Leavitt Democratic lead
- Amy Walen Democratic
- April Berg Democratic
- Cindy Ryu Democratic
- Dan Bronoske Democratic
- Gerry Pollet Democratic
- Greg Nance Democratic
- Joe Fitzgibbon Democratic
- Lisa Callan Democratic
- Mary Fosse Democratic
- Sam Low Republican
- Strom Peterson Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |