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WA HB1325: Regulating personal delivery devices.

Effective Sep 1, 2019 Washington · 2019–2020 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB1325 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Sep 1, 2019
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In one paragraph

Washington's Chapter 214, Laws of 2019 (ESHB 1325) authorizes personal delivery devices: electrically powered devices under 120 pounds that carry property on sidewalks and crosswalks at up to 6 mph and are equipped with automated driving technology, supervised by a remote operator. Chapter 46.75 RCW sets operating requirements (an operator must control or monitor the device), a self-certification form, restrictions on where devices may operate, and traffic infractions for violations. Effective September 1, 2019.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Delivery robot operators may deploy sidewalk devices in Washington if they self-certify and keep a remote operator monitoring each device.

Key provisions

  1. Defines a personal delivery device as an electric device under 120 pounds, up to 6 mph, equipped with automated driving technology and supervised by a remote operator
  2. An operator (employee or agent) must control or monitor navigation and operation while the device runs
  3. Businesses must file a self-certification form before operating devices
  4. Sets restrictions on where and how devices may operate on sidewalks and crosswalks
  5. Violations are traffic infractions; codified as chapter 46.75 RCW
  6. Takes effect September 1, 2019

Latest legislative action

Apr 30, 2019. Governor signed. Chapter 214, 2019 Laws. Effective date 9/1/2019.

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

TransportationRetailTechnology

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Same topic in other states

Indiana HB1072 Personal delivery devices Arkansas HB1767 To allow the operation of a personal delivery device in pedestrian areas and cer Idaho H0528 TRANSPORTATION – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding personal del Oklahoma SB706 Personal delivery devices; authorizing certain use; limiting certain jurisdictio Georgia HB1009 Motor vehicles; use of personal delivery devices to transport cargo; authorize Maryland SB726 Vehicle Laws - Personal Delivery Devices - Standards and Requirements