SSB 5652: Providing compensation for tow truck operators for keeping the public roadways clear.
Signed into law: Chapter 320, Laws of 2024
- Sponsor
- Lovick
- Introduced
- February 1, 2023
- Status
- C 320 L 24
- Last action
- Effective date 6/6/2024. (March 28, 2024)
- As of
- August 18, 2026, 2:03 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Specifies that a person who operates a vehicle on a public highway in an illegal or negligent manner is liable for vehicle recovery, impound, and storage charges of a registered tow truck operator (RTTO) dispatched by law enforcement or other agency. Authorizes an RTTO to bring a civil action to recover such unpaid charges, limited to the amounts established in fee schedules filed with the Department of Licensing.
From the Washington State Legislature's nonpartisan staff bill analysis. Read the full analysis ↗
Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 1, 202495 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 13, 202449 yea · 0 nay
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 202349 yea · 0 nay
Track SSB 5652 on OlympiaTrack
A free account adds the full hearing and amendment record, who testified, roll calls by member, and a list to track it on. Paid plans add a plain-English AI summary and email alerts when this bill moves.
Create a free accountOther bills sponsored by Lovick
- 2SSB 5002: Concerning alcohol concentration.
- SB 5003: Increasing the number of district court judges in Snohomish county.
- SB 5041: Concerning compliance with federal motor carrier safety administration requirements for the drug and alcohol clearinghouse.
- SB 5086: Concerning training for tribal police officers and employees.
- ESSB 5326: Concerning verification of motor vehicle insurance.
All 2023-24 Washington State bills →
Source: the Washington State Legislature. OlympiaTrack is an independent bill-tracking service and is not affiliated with the Legislature. View on leg.wa.gov ↗