Washington SB 5226: An Act Relating to the suspension of licenses for traffic infractions
Washington recently passed a bill ending driver’s license suspensions for failure to pay a monetary penalty, fee, cost, assessment, or other monetary obligation relating to a non criminal traffic infraction.
You can access the full bill here.
Primary sponsor(s): Senator Jesse Salomon
Bill number: SB 5226
Name of Bill (as introduced): An Act Relating to the suspension of licenses for traffic infractions
Status: Enacted
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