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WA SB5846
WA SB5846Prohibiting 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
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
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)
Marko Liias (D)*,
David Frockt (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (on 01/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5846&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5846.pdf |
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