Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 4 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 5890 — Addressing reckless driving in cases involving excessive speed.

Last action — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

62 added · 61 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of SB 5890 simplifies the language regarding reckless driving by eliminating some unnecessary wording, making it easier to understand. It specifies that a person can be found guilty of reckless driving for either disregarding safety or speeding over 30 miles per hour above the limit. Additionally, the rules around driver's license suspensions and ignition interlock device requirements for repeat offenders remain intact but are presented more clearly. These changes are important as they aim to enhance road safety and ensure that serious offenses are handled with appropriate penalties.

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S-3560.1 SENATE BILL 5890 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Muzzall, Lovick, Gildon, and Shewmake Prefiled 12/15/25.
ENGROSSED SENATE BILL 5890 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senators Muzzall, Lovick, Gildon, and Shewmake Prefiled 12/15/25.
(1) ((Any person who drives any vehicle in)) (a) A person is guilty of reckless driving if the person drives a vehicle:
(1) ((Any person who drives any vehicle in)) A person is guilty of reckless driving if the person drives a vehicle:
(i) In a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property ((is guilty of reckless driving));
(a) In a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property ((is guilty of reckless driving));
or (ii) More than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
or (b) More than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
(b) Violation of the provisions of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to ((three hundred sixty-four)) 364 days and by a fine of not more than ((five thousand dollars)) $5,000.
(2) Violation of the provisions of this section is a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to ((three hundred sixty-four)) 364 days and by a fine of not more than ((five thousand dollars)) $5,000.
(2)(a) Subject to (b) of this subsection, the license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege of any person convicted of reckless driving shall be suspended by the department for not less than ((thirty)) 30 days.
(((2))) (3)(a) Subject to (b) of this subsection, the license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege of any person convicted of reckless driving shall be suspended by the department for not less than ((thirty)) 30 days.
1 SB 5890 46.61.504, or an equivalent local ordinance, the department shall grant credit on a day-for-day basis for any portion of a suspension, revocation, or denial already served under an administrative action arising out of the same incident.
1 ESB 5890 46.61.504, or an equivalent local ordinance, the department shall grant credit on a day-for-day basis for any portion of a suspension, revocation, or denial already served under an administrative action arising out of the same incident.
(3)(a) Except as provided under (b) of this subsection, a person convicted of reckless driving who has one or more prior offenses as defined in RCW 46.61.5055(14) within seven years shall be required, under RCW 46.20.720, to install an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person if the conviction is the result of a charge that was originally filed as a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, or an equivalent local ordinance.
(((3))) (4)(a) Except as provided under (b) of this subsection, a person convicted of reckless driving who has one or more prior offenses as defined in RCW 46.61.5055(14) within seven years shall be required, under RCW 46.20.720, to install an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person if the conviction is the result of a charge that was originally filed as a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, or an equivalent local ordinance.
(1) ((Any person who drives any vehicle in)) (a) A person is guilty of reckless driving if the person drives a vehicle:
(1) ((Any person who drives any vehicle in)) A person is guilty of reckless driving if the person drives a vehicle:
(i) In a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property ((is guilty of reckless driving));
(a) In a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property ((is guilty of reckless driving));
or (ii) More than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
or (b) More than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, violation of the provisions of this section is a gross misdemeanor p.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (((4))) (5) of this section, violation of the provisions of this section is a gross misdemeanor p.
2 SB 5890 punishable by imprisonment for up to 364 days and by a fine of not more than $5,000.
2 ESB 5890 punishable by imprisonment for up to 364 days and by a fine of not more than $5,000.
(2)(a) Subject to (b) of this subsection, the license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege of any person convicted of reckless driving shall be suspended by the department for not less than 30 days.
(((2))) (3)(a) Subject to (b) of this subsection, the license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege of any person convicted of reckless driving shall be suspended by the department for not less than 30 days.
(3)(a) Except as provided under (b) of this subsection, a person convicted of reckless driving who has one or more prior offenses as defined in RCW 46.61.5055(14) within seven years shall be required, under RCW 46.20.720, to install an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person if the conviction is the result of a charge that was originally filed as a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, or an equivalent local ordinance.
(((3))) (4)(a) Except as provided under (b) of this subsection, a person convicted of reckless driving who has one or more prior offenses as defined in RCW 46.61.5055(14) within seven years shall be required, under RCW 46.20.720, to install an ignition interlock device on all vehicles operated by the person if the conviction is the result of a charge that was originally filed as a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, or an equivalent local ordinance.
(4)(a) Following the period of suspension under subsection (2) of this section, the department must establish a period of probation for p.
(((4))) (5)(a) Following the period of suspension under subsection (((2))) (3) of this section, the department must establish p.
3 SB 5890 150 days.
3 ESB 5890 a period of probation for 150 days.
(d) A person who is required to operate a motor vehicle with an intelligent speed assistance device under this subsection (4) remains exclusively responsible for operation of the motor vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
(d) A person who is required to operate a motor vehicle with an intelligent speed assistance device under this subsection (((4))) (5) remains exclusively responsible for operation of the motor vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.

  3. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.

  4. Referred to Appropriations.

  5. CS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  6. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.

  7. Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM.

  8. First reading, referred to Community Safety.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  12. 1st substitute bill not substituted.

  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  15. Minority; without recommendation.

  16. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  17. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  18. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  19. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

  20. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (143)

143 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#8)

Passed 45 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 28200
Republican 17101
Total 45301
% of votes cast 92%6%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Nay
Chris Gildon Republican Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Not Voting
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5890?
SB 5890 is sponsored by Sharon Shewmake (Democrat), Chris Gildon (Republican), John Lovick (Democrat), and Ron Muzzall (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 5890?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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