Relating to: use of skateboards on roadways.
SB 527 clarifies rules for skateboard and in-line skate use on roadways. It defines skateboards as non-motorized devices and prohibits attaching them to vehicles or riding on certain roadways under state jurisdiction. Local governments may create ordinances restricting skateboard use on their roads (except at crosswalks), while riders must follow safety rules like riding carefully. The bill also updates vehicle definitions to exclude skateboards and in-line skates from certain categories. These changes aim to standardize safety expectations and local authority over sidewalk and roadway access.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 9, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced by Senators Cabral-Guevara, Larson and Spreitzer;
cosponsored by Representatives Gustafson, Joers, Bare, Clancy, DeSmidt, Madison, Miresse, Palmeri, Stroud, Stubbs and Udell
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Larson
DDemocratic
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Mark Spreitzer
DDemocratic
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Rachael Cabral-Guevara
RRepublican
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