Creating a work group to make recommendations concerning bridge collisions by large commercial vessels.

SB 5248 creates a work group to address risks of large commercial vessels colliding with Washington bridges. The group, including representatives from Washington and Oregon transportation departments, river pilots, emergency management, and federal agencies, will review vulnerable bridges and develop near, medium, and long-term recommendations to prevent collisions and reduce impacts - detailing estimated costs for each. The work group must submit its final report to the legislature by July 1, 2026, and the bill expires December 31, 2026. This bill directly affects bridge safety planning and coordination among transportation and emergency response entities.