BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 5968: Lemon law coverage

Expanding lemon law coverage to out-of-state consumers.

Summary

The lemon law applies to vehicles purchased or leased in Washington regardless of what state the vehicle is initially registered in. The three dollar lemon law arbitration fee that is collected by vehicle dealers and lessors at the time of sale or lease must be forwarded to the DOL within 45 days of receiving the fee when the purchaser or lessee is from out-of-state. .

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5968), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to expanding lemon law coverage to out-of-state consumers;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5968 (2025–26) Permitting and licensing · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5968 (2023–24) Home equity sharing · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5968 (2021–22) Salmon populations/effect · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2019–20) Gubernatorial appointees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2017–18) Oil spill prevent. & respon. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2015–16) Foreclosure proceedings · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2013–14) Inmates/safe hospital care · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2011–12) Fixed minimum hourly wage · Did not pass · died in committee