Concerning impaired driving.
This bill lowers Washington's legal blood alcohol limit for DUI convictions from 0.08 to 0.05 within two hours of driving, and sets a THC concentration threshold of 5.00 or higher for cannabis impairment. It applies to all drivers operating vehicles in the state, directly affecting anyone found driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or drugs. The bill creates new defenses allowing defendants to prove they consumed alcohol or cannabis *after* driving but *before* testing, if they notify prosecutors early. It also adjusts penalties, making certain repeat offenses or severe cases (like vehicular homicide) punishable as class B felonies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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3
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1
Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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