HB 2362 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning impaired driving.

HB 2362 lowers Washington's legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for driving from 0.08% to 0.05% for all drivers, effective upon enactment. The bill amends statutes governing impaired driving (RCW 46.61.502 and 46.61.504) to establish this new threshold, alongside setting a THC concentration limit of 5.00 for cannabis impairment. It maintains existing penalties for violations but adds defenses for drivers who consumed alcohol/cannabis *after* driving but before testing. The change directly affects all drivers in Washington, aligning state law with international standards adopted by 84% of the global population.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
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Jan 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation.
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Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
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Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
CS - Majority; do pass.
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Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
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Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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