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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to enhancing requirements for the purchase or 2 transfer of firearms by requiring a permit to purchase firearms, 3 firearms safety training, and a 10-day waiting period, prohibiting 4 firearms transfers prior to completion of a background check, and 5 updating and creating consistency in firearms transfer and background 6 check procedures; amending RCW 9.41.090, 43.43.590, 9.41.047, 7 9.41.049, 9.41.092, 9.41.094, 9.41.097, 9.41.0975, 9.41.110, 8 9.41.1135, 9.41.345, 9.41.270, 9.41.280, 9.41.282, 9.41.284, 9 9.41.800, 9.41.801, 9.41.802, 9.41.804, 9.41.815, 7.105.305, 10 7.105.330, 7.105.335, 7.105.340, 7.105.350, 7.105.570, 10.31.100, 11 10.99.033, 10.99.040, 11.130.257, 26.09.060, 71.05.182, and 12 72.23.080; reenacting and amending RCW 7.105.310 and 10.99.030; 13 adding new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; adding a new section to 14 chapter 43.43 RCW; repealing 2019 c 244 s 1; and providing an 15 effective date. 16
AI Summary
This bill proposes several key changes to firearm purchase and transfer requirements in Washington state:
It would require a permit to purchase firearms issued by the Washington State Patrol Firearms Background Check Program, which would involve completing firearms safety training, submitting fingerprints, and passing a background check. The bill also establishes a 10-day waiting period to purchase firearms and prohibits firearm transfers before a background check is completed. Additionally, the bill updates firearm transfer and background check procedures, including requiring the use of the Washington State Patrol Firearms Background Check Program for all firearm purchases and transfers. The bill also makes related changes to provisions regarding concealed pistol licenses, firearms surrender and prohibition orders, and law enforcement training on domestic violence incidents involving firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Marko Liias (D)*,
Manka Dhingra (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Karen Keiser (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
John Lovick (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
June Robinson (D),
Derek Stanford (D),
Yasmin Trudeau (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Claire Wilson (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5211&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 5211 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66079 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5211.pdf |
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