Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2518 — Electric vehicles/sale

Last action — First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Concerning manufacturers and vehicle dealers.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 46.96.185.

  • RCW 46.96.185

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

Sponsors

  • (Doglio) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Doglio)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2518 do?
Concerning manufacturers and vehicle dealers.
Who sponsors HB 2518?
HB 2518 is sponsored by (Doglio).
What is the current status of HB 2518?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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