HB1736 requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to request odometer readings when registering or renewing a motor vehicle.
The Washington State Senate passed HB1736 on April 10, 2023 by a vote of 28 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because mandatory odometer readings constitute a form of warrantless search or surveillance and violates the Fourth Amendment. Requiring individuals to provide specific information about their vehicle, like the odometer reading, is a violation of this protection against unreasonable searches.