1596-S AMH LEAV MATM 640

SHB 1596 - H AMD 779

By Representative Leavitt

ADOPTED 03/11/2025

On page 5, after line 31, insert the following:

"Sec. 9. A new section is added to chapter 46.70 RCW to read as follows:

(1) A manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of a motor vehicle is not liable for any loss, injury, or damages caused by the design, manufacture, installation, improper installation, use, or misuse of an intelligent speed assistance device. However, liability does exist if the manufacturer, distributor or retailer knowingly engages in a repair or update to the intelligent speed assistance device and such repair or update proximately causes loss, injury, or damage.

(2) Nothing in this chapter requires a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of a motor vehicle to manufacture, distribute, or offer for sale a motor vehicle that includes or is compatible with an intelligent speed assistance device.

(3) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a lessor or lienholder from requiring that a motor vehicle lessee or owner notify the lessor or lienholder that an intelligent speed assistance device has been installed on a motor vehicle that is subject to a lease or finance agreement."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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