BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5954: Motor-driven vessels

Requiring mandatory liability insurance for certain motor-driven vessels.

Summary

No motor-driven vessel of more than 30 feet in length that is subject to registration may be owned or piloted in Washington unless the person carries at least $300,000 in liability insurance coverage. Written proof of financial responsibility must be provided when requested by a law enforcement officer.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5954), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to requiring mandatory liability insurance for all motor-driven vessels at least thirty feet in length;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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