H-0073.1
HOUSE BILL 1041
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Walsh and Jacobsen
Prefiled 12/11/24. Read first time 01/13/25. Referred to Committee on Environment & Energy.
AN ACT Relating to improving choices of replacement tires for consumers; reenacting and amending RCW 70A.30.010 ; adding a new section to chapter 70A.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 70A.45 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes that Washington has a target of zero injuries and deaths for users of its roadways and transportation system. Replacement tires with increased tread and durability are important options in helping provide increased safety for drivers in rugged, wet, or icy conditions. The federal government is responsible for the motor vehicle standards, including tires. Therefore, state and local governments may not restrict the manufacture, use, or sale of tires that are in compliance with the federal motor vehicle safety standards prescribed pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30111. The legislature is protecting the freedom of choice for people to purchase and use tires they want that meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. (1) Any person may manufacture, use, or sell passenger vehicle tires within the state that are in compliance with the federal motor vehicle safety standards prescribed pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Sec. 30111.