The bill establishes a new chapter in Title 9 RCW that prohibits the use of certain animals in traveling animal acts. It defines "covered animals" to include elephants, big cats (excluding domestic cats), nonhuman primates, and bears, and outlines what constitutes a "traveling animal act." The legislation specifies that no person may allow the participation of a covered animal in such acts, with exceptions for performances conducted at nonmobile, permanent institutions licensed by the USDA.

Violations of this chapter are classified as gross misdemeanors, and local governments are permitted to enact more restrictive ordinances regarding traveling animal acts. The bill also includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.