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WA SB5846

WA SB5846
Prohibiting weapons at election-related offices and facilities subject to limited exemptions for law enforcement officers and security personnel.


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Introduced
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting weapons at election-related offices and facilities subject to limited exemptions for law enforcement officers and security personnel; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; and prescribing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the possession of firearms, dangerous weapons, and certain other devices at election-related facilities, such as ballot counting centers, voting centers, student engagement hubs, and county elections and voter registration offices. The bill includes limited exemptions for law enforcement officers and security personnel hired by the county to provide security services at these facilities. Violations of the law would be punishable as a gross misdemeanor, and individuals convicted of bringing a firearm to these facilities would have their concealed pistol license revoked for three years. The bill also requires elections officials to post signs providing notice of the weapon restrictions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (on 01/13/2022)

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