Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Died

SB 5253 — Concerning the use of "van accessible" parking spots.

Last action — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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  4. Died in session

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 5253 includes clarifications and enhancements regarding the usage of "van accessible" parking spots specifically for individuals who require wheelchairs or mobility devices. Notably, it establishes that unauthorized use of these spaces will incur penalties, emphasizing that only vehicles equipped for mobility assistance can park in those designated areas. This change is significant as it aims to ensure that those who genuinely need accessible parking receive it, thereby improving access for individuals with disabilities.

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S-1009.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5253State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionBySenate Transportation (originally sponsored by Senators Sheldon and Kuderer)READ FIRST TIME 01/29/19.AN ACT Relating to the use of "van accessible" parking spots;
S-0635.1SENATE BILL 5253State of Washington66th Legislature2019 Regular SessionBySenators Sheldon and KudererRead first time 01/16/19.Referred to Committee on Transportation.AN ACT Relating to the use of "van accessible" parking spots;
However, persons may not park in parking spaces designated as "van accessible" under RCW 19.27.550 unless they are parking vehicles utilizing wheelchairs or mobility equipment.Sec.
However, persons may not park in parking spaces designated as "van accessible" under RCW 19.27.550 unless they are parking vehicles equipped for, and utilizing, wheelchairs or mobility equipment.Sec.
For the purpose of this subsection, "unauthorized use" includes (a) any use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card that is expired, inactivated, faked, forged, or counterfeited, (b) any use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card to park in a "van accessible" parking space under RCW 19.27.550 when not actually parking a vehicle utilizing wheelchairs or mobility equipment, (c) any use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card of another holder if the initial holder is no longer eligible to use or receive it, and (((c)))(d) any use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card of another holder even if permitted to do so by the holder.(3) Inaccessible access.
For the purpose of this subsection, "unauthorized use" includes (a) any use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card that is expired, inactivated, faked, forged, or counterfeited, (b) any use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card to park in a "van accessible" parking space under RCW 19.27.550 when not actually parking a vehicle equipped for, and utilizing, wheelchairs or mobility equipment, (c) any use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card of another holder if the initial holder is no longer eligible to use or receive it, and (((c)))(d) any use of a parking placard, special license plate, special year tab, or identification card of another holder even if permitted to do so by the holder.(3) Inaccessible access.
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Action History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. Senate Rules "X" file.

  4. Senate Rules "X" file.

  5. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  6. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  8. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  9. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 03:30 PM

  10. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  11. TRAN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  12. Scheduled for public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 03:30 PM

  13. First reading, referred to Transportation.

Sponsors

  • Sheldon · Primary
  • Kuderer · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Sheldon

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Kuderer

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Who sponsors SB 5253?
SB 5253 is sponsored by Sheldon and Kuderer.
What is the current status of SB 5253?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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