Washington made significant strides last year in passing a series of laws aimed at enhancing public safety, including restricting access to assault weapons, ensuring victims of gun violence have access to justice, and implementing a 10-day waiting period and mandatory safety training for the purchase of all firearms.
However, our work is not done. As Washington leads the way in gun violence prevention, it is critical that we continue to advocate for innovative, evidence-based, common-sense policies that save lives.
We’re working to make sure this legislative session we continue our success in passing more life saving policies! We’ll be updating this page regularly as bills move throughout the legislature. Check back here or sign up for our email list to stay informed.
Key Dates
- January 8 – First day of session
- January 31 – Policy committee cutoff (House of Origin)
- February 5 – Fiscal committee cutoff (House of Origin)
- February 13 – House of Origin cutoff
- February 21 – Policy committee cutoff (Opposite house)
- February 26 – Fiscal committee cutoff (Opposite house)
- March 1 – Opposite House cutoff
- March 7 – Last day of regular session
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Gun Responsibility Bills
| Bill | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1178/SB 5446 | Concerning local government authority to regulate firearms |
Jan 8: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1195 | Prohibiting the open carry of certain weapons in public parks and public hospitals | Jan 8: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. |
| HB 1902 (SB 6004) | Requiring a permit to purchase firearms | Jan 16: Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM |
| HB 1903 | Requiring reporting of lost or stolen firearms |
Mar 6: Delivered to Governor.
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| HB 2021 (SB 6001) | Mandate WSP to destroy confiscated firearms |
Mar 5: Delivered to Governor.
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| HB 2054 | Restricting Bulk Weapons Purchases | Jan 16: Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM |
| HB 2118 (SB 6266) | Outlining requirements for dealer licensing | Mar 7: Delivered to Governor. |
| HB 2197 | Concerning the availability of prevention services under medical assistance programs | Feb 20: Scheduled for executive session in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM |
| HB 2238 | Imposing a new tax on the sale or transfer of ammunition | Jan 9: First reading, referred to Finance. 2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 24). |
| SB 5444 | Concerning firearm-sensitive places | Mar 6: President signed. |
| SB 5963 | Concerning insurance requirements relating to the ownership of certain deadly weapons | Jan 29: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM. |
Important Links
Policy One-Pagers
- HB 1902 / SB 6004 – Permit to Purchase
- HB 1903 – Lost and Stolen Reporting
- HB 2054 – Restricting Bulk Weapon Purchases
- SB 5444 – Firearm Sensitive Place Restrictions
- HB 2021 / SB 6001 – Destruction of Confiscated Firearms
- HB 1178 / SB 5446 – Restoration of Local Authority
- HB 2118 – Dealer Responsibility
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