Signed by Governor Jay Inslee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that expands police chase protections for law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

• Expands police chase protections for law enforcement officers by authorizing police to make a vehicle pursuit if they have reasonable suspicion that the individual in the car has committed or is committing a violent crime (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect immediately upon approval by the governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that expands police chase protections for law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

• Expands police chase protections for law enforcement officers by authorizing police to make a vehicle pursuit if they have reasonable suspicion that the individual in the car has committed or is committing a violent crime (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect immediately upon approval by the governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands police chase protections for law enforcement officers.

Highlights:

• Expands police chase protections for law enforcement officers by authorizing police to make a vehicle pursuit if they have reasonable suspicion that the individual in the car has committed or is committing a violent crime (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect immediately upon approval by the governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text