House Bill 1004, also known as Zack’s Law, aims to deter jumping by installing signs on or near bridges that provide information about the dangers of jumping from bridges and cold-water shock drowning.
April 17, 2023
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April 17, 2023 5:21 p.m.
Bridge safety bill signed into law
“Zack’s Law” moves forward with unanimous votes from both chambers
OLYMPIA – Signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, House Bill 1004 aims to deter bridge jumping by installing signs on or near bridges that provide information about the dangers of jumping from bridges and cold-water shock drowning. “These signs are meant to provide more information than just a ‘no jumping’ sign so that people can better understand the hazards related to a particular location,” the bill states...