This bill amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) related to special parking privileges for persons with disabilities. Key changes include the addition of "advanced practice" to the list of healthcare professionals who can certify disabilities, and the clarification that temporary disabilities are those that are "not permanent." The bill also modifies the criteria for qualifying disabilities, updating the distance a person must be able to walk without stopping to rest from 200 feet to "200 feet." Additionally, it establishes that parking privileges must be renewed every ten years instead of five, and allows the director to require proof of continued eligibility if it helps reduce fraudulent use of parking privileges.

The bill also includes provisions for the department to regularly match its database of parking permits with death records to ensure that permits are not misused. It repeals a previous section of law and sets specific effective dates for different sections of the act, with most provisions taking effect on January 1, 2027, while certain sections will expire on October 1, 2035. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the integrity and accessibility of parking privileges for individuals with disabilities in Washington State.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 46.19.030, 46.19.040, 46.19.050
Substitute bill: 46.19.080, 46.19.010, 46.19.040