Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Licensing, to license vehicles designated as organ transport vehicles for a period of two years, subject to renewal and revocation.
Mandates that organ transport vehicles be equipped with at least one lamp capable of displaying a red light and a siren capable of giving an audible signal.
Permits organ transport vehicles to have installed and make use of signal preemption devices when a vehicle is transporting a time-urgent organ.
Authorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation to allow organ transport vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes.
Mandates that drivers of organ transport vehicles have a minimum of five years of experience operating a police, fire department, or emergency medical services vehicle under emergency conditions.
Requires organ transport services to maintain prescribed minimum levels of commercial general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella insurance coverage.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1271), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗