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WA SB5843
WA SB5843Making it unlawful for public officials and candidates to knowingly make false statements and claims regarding the election process or results of elections conducted within the state.
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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
02/02/2022
02/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to public officials and candidates who knowingly make false statements and claims regarding the election process and results; amending RCW 42.12.010 and 29A.24.031; adding a new section to chapter 29A.84 RCW; creating a new section; and prescribing penalties.
AI Summary
This bill makes it unlawful for elected officials and candidates for public office to knowingly, recklessly, or maliciously make false statements or claims related to the legitimacy or integrity of the election process or election results within the state. The bill establishes penalties, including potential removal from office, for such false statements or claims that are intended to incite or produce imminent lawless action, undermine the election process or results, or falsely claim entitlement to an office that the official or candidate did not win. The bill also requires candidates to agree to comply with these provisions when filing for office.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
David Frockt (D)*,
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Jesse Salomon (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file. (on 02/17/2022)
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