Improving traffic safety by modifying penalty amounts for certain traffic infractions.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 5705

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senators Liias, Holy, Lovick, and King

AN ACT Relating to unlawful use of a personal electronic device while driving in certain speed zones; amending RCW 46.61.672 ; and prescribing penalties.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 46.61.672 and 2017 c 334 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) A person who uses a personal electronic device while driving a motor vehicle on a public highway is guilty of a traffic infraction and must pay a fine as provided in RCW 46.63.110 (3).

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

22.7% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 42%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum +3 62/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 212 days quiet

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