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Introduced
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
In Committee
01/23/2020
01/23/2020
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 prohibits the manufacture, possession, distribution, import, transfer, sale, purchase, or other transfer of "large capacity magazines" in the state of Washington, with some exceptions. A "large capacity magazine" is defined as an ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds of ammunition. Exceptions include possession by those who legally owned the magazines prior to the effective date of the bill, government officials, members of the armed forces and law enforcement, licensed firearms manufacturers and dealers, and individuals engaged in certain lawful activities such as shooting at licensed ranges or hunting. The bill also outlines storage and transportation requirements for those legally possessing large capacity magazines. Violations of the law would be punishable as gross misdemeanors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Patty Kuderer (D)*,
Reuven Carlyle (D),
Jeannie Darneille (D),
Manka Dhingra (D),
David Frockt (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Jesse Salomon (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file. (on 02/24/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6077&Year=2019&Initiative=false |
BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6077-S.pdf |
BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2019-20/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/6077.pdf |
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