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Introduced
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
In Committee
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to high capacity magazines; adding a new section1to chapter 9.41 RCW; and prescribing penalties.2
AI Summary
This bill aims to restrict the manufacture, possession, distribution, importation, transfer, sale, and purchase of high-capacity magazines, which are defined as ammunition feeding devices capable of holding more than 15 rounds. The bill provides limited exceptions, such as for individuals who legally possessed a high-capacity magazine before the effective date of the bill, law enforcement officers, and persons engaged in lawful recreational activities like hunting or target shooting at licensed ranges. Violations of the bill's provisions would be punishable as gross misdemeanors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (30)
Javier Valdez (D)*,
Sherry Appleton (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Mike Chapman (D),
Eileen Cody (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Christine Kilduff (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Tina Orwall (D),
Mike Pellicciotti (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
June Robinson (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Tana Senn (D),
Vandana Slatter (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
Gael Tarleton (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Amy Walen (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (on 02/21/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2240&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2240-S.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/2240.pdf |
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