Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5042: Autonomous vehicles

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

SB 5042 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 13, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning vehicle and operator requirements for autonomous vehicles. Primary sponsor: John Lovick (D). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Lovick (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.