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WA SB5148

WA SB5148
Concerning the harassment of election officials.

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Introduced
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/14/2022
Crossed Over
02/25/2021
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the harassment of election officials; amending RCW 9A.46.020; and prescribing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law on harassment to make it a class C felony to harass an election official who is performing their official duties or due to an action they have taken in their official capacity. It also expands the address confidentiality program to include election officials and their family members who are targeted by threats or harassment. The bill aims to provide additional protections for election officials against harassment, given the important role they play in the electoral process.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (on 03/10/2022)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5148&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148-S%20SBR%20APS%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5148.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5148-S.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148-S%20SBR%20APS%2021.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2021.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2021.pdf
Substitute House Bill Analysis 2021 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5148-S%20HBA%20PS%2021.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148%20SBA%20LAW%2021.pdf
Substitute House Bill Analysis 2021 http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5148-S%20HBA%20PS%2021.pdf
Substitute Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148-S%20SBR%20APS%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5148-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2021.pdf
Senate Bill Report http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2021.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5148%20SBA%20LAW%2021.pdf
BillText http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate Bills/5148.pdf
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