Washington State Legislature Proposes Lowering BAC Threshold for DUI from 0.08 to 0.05

OLYMPIA – In a bid to enhance road safety, the Washington State House of Representatives’ Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry Committee has put forward House Bill 2196, a proposal that could significantly change driving under the influence (DUI) laws. Sponsored by Representatives Donaghy, Berry, Ormsby, and Davis, the bill seeks to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for operating a motor vehicle from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent.

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