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WA HB1240

WA HB1240
Establishing firearms-related safety measures to increase public safety.

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Introduced
01/11/2023
In Committee
03/28/2023
Crossed Over
03/08/2023
Passed
04/21/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2023

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to establishing firearms-related safety measures 2 to increase public safety by prohibiting the manufacture, 3 importation, distribution, selling, and offering for sale of assault 4 weapons, and by providing limited exemptions applicable to licensed 5 firearm manufacturers and dealers for purposes of sale to armed 6 forces branches and law enforcement agencies and for purposes of sale 7 or transfer outside the state, and to inheritors; reenacting and 8 amending RCW 9.41.010; adding new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; 9 creating a new section; prescribing penalties; and declaring an 10 emergency. 11

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, and offering for sale of assault weapons in Washington, with limited exceptions for licensed firearms manufacturers and dealers selling to the armed forces, law enforcement agencies, or out-of-state customers. It defines "assault weapon" to include specific firearms and firearm features, and allows individuals who legally owned assault weapons prior to the effective date to retain them. The bill also designates violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the state's consumer protection law, and takes effect immediately.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Effective date 4/25/2023. (on 04/25/2023)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1240&Year=2023&Initiative=false 01/10/2023
Fiscal Note - 1240 SHB AMS RAND S2828.2 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68617 01/09/2024
Fiscal Note - 1240 SHB AMS RAND S2828.2 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68560 01/09/2024
Fiscal Note - 1240 SHB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=68453 01/09/2024
Fiscal Note - 1240 HB (Revised) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66062 01/09/2024
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1240-S%20HBR%20FBR%2023.pdf 06/02/2023
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1240-S%20HBR%20PL%2023.pdf 05/03/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1240-S.SL.pdf 04/28/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1240-S.PL.pdf 04/19/2023
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1240-S%20HBR%20SA3%2023.pdf 04/19/2023
Wagoner 1240-S AMS WAGO S3359.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S3359.1.pdf 04/18/2023
Fortunato 1240-S AMS FORT S3362.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20FORT%20S3362.1.pdf 04/18/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1240-S%20SBR%20APS2%2023.pdf 04/18/2023
Wilson, L. 1240-S AMS WILS S3356.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WILS%20S3356.1.pdf 04/18/2023
Wagoner 1240-S AMS WAGO S3355.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S3355.1.pdf 04/18/2023
Wagoner 1240-S AMS WAGO S3354.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S3354.1.pdf 04/18/2023
Short 1240-S AMS SHOR S3352.2 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20SHOR%20S3352.2.pdf 04/18/2023
Padden 1240-S AMS PADD S3353.2 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S3353.2.pdf 04/18/2023
Padden 1240-S AMS PADD S3351.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S3351.1.pdf 04/18/2023
Pedersen 1240-S AMS PEDE S3342.2 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20PEDE%20S3342.2.pdf 04/18/2023
Pedersen 1240-S AMS PEDE S3342.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20PEDE%20S3342.1.pdf 04/17/2023
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1240-S%20HBR%20SA2%2023.pdf 04/10/2023
1240-S AMS ENGR S2726.E https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20ENGR%20S2726.E.pdf 04/10/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1240-S%20SBR%20APS%2023.pdf 04/08/2023
Wilson, L. 1240-S AMS WILS S3004.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WILS%20S3004.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Wilson, L. 1240-S AMS WILS S2992.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WILS%20S2992.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Wilson, L. 1240-S AMS WILS S2793.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WILS%20S2793.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Wilson, J. 1240-S AMS WILJ S3075.3 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WILJ%20S3075.3.pdf 04/08/2023
Wagoner 1240-S AMS WAGO S3136.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S3136.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Wagoner 1240-S AMS WAGO S3082.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S3082.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Wagoner 1240-S AMS WAGO S2933.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S2933.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Wagoner 1240-S AMS WAGO S2932.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S2932.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Wagoner 1240-S AMS WAGO S2786.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S2786.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Short 1240-S AMS SHOR S3161.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20SHOR%20S3161.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Rivers 1240-S AMS RIVE S3001.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20RIVE%20S3001.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Randall 1240-S AMS RAND S3183.3 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20RAND%20S3183.3.pdf 04/08/2023
Padden 1240-S AMS PADD S2797.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S2797.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Padden 1240-S AMS PADD S2787.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S2787.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Padden 1240-S AMS PADD S2781.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20PADD%20S2781.1.pdf 04/08/2023
McCune 1240-S AMS MCCU S2798.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20MCCU%20S2798.1.pdf 04/08/2023
McCune 1240-S AMS MCCU S2785.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20MCCU%20S2785.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Gildon 1240-S AMS GILD S3207.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20GILD%20S3207.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Fortunato 1240-S AMS FORT S3189.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20FORT%20S3189.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Fortunato 1240-S AMS FORT S3081.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20FORT%20S3081.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Fortunato 1240-S AMS FORT S3045.3 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20FORT%20S3045.3.pdf 04/08/2023
Fortunato 1240-S AMS FORT S2830.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20FORT%20S2830.1.pdf 04/08/2023
Law & Justice 1240-S AMS LAW S2726.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1240-S%20AMS%20LAW%20S2726.1.pdf 03/28/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1240-S%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2023.pdf 03/28/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1240-S%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2023.pdf 03/27/2023
Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1240-S%20SBA%20LAW%2023.pdf 03/20/2023
Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1240-S%20HBR%20APH%2023.pdf 03/09/2023
Riccelli 1240-S AMH RICC BUR 085 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20RICC%20BUR%20085.pdf 03/08/2023
Ybarra 1240-S AMH YBAR BUR 064 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20YBAR%20BUR%20064.pdf 03/06/2023
Walsh 1240-S AMH WALJ BUR 072 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20BUR%20072.pdf 03/06/2023
Walsh 1240-S AMH WALJ BUR 070 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20WALJ%20BUR%20070.pdf 03/06/2023
Sandlin 1240-S AMH SAND BUR 063 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20SAND%20BUR%20063.pdf 03/06/2023
Orcutt 1240-S AMH ORCU BUR 067 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20ORCU%20BUR%20067.pdf 03/06/2023
McEntire 1240-S AMH MCEN BUR 060 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20MCEN%20BUR%20060.pdf 03/06/2023
Low 1240-S AMH LOW BUR 073 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20LOW%20BUR%20073.pdf 03/06/2023
Jacobsen 1240-S AMH JACO BUR 061 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20JACO%20BUR%20061.pdf 03/06/2023
Hutchins 1240-S AMH HUTC BUR 062 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20HUTC%20BUR%20062.pdf 03/06/2023
Griffey 1240-S AMH GRIF BUR 059 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20GRIF%20BUR%20059.pdf 03/06/2023
Couture 1240-S AMH COUT BUR 068 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20COUT%20BUR%20068.pdf 03/06/2023
Christian 1240-S AMH CHRI BUR 065 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20CHRI%20BUR%20065.pdf 03/06/2023
Chambers 1240-S AMH CHAM BUR 069 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20CHAM%20BUR%20069.pdf 03/06/2023
Caldier 1240-S AMH CALD BUR 066 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20CALD%20BUR%20066.pdf 03/06/2023
McEntire 1240-S AMH MCEN BUR 071 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20MCEN%20BUR%20071.pdf 03/06/2023
Chambers 1240-S AMH CHAM BUR 017 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Amendments/House/1240-S%20AMH%20CHAM%20BUR%20017.pdf 02/03/2023
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1240%20HBR%20CRJ%2023.pdf 01/31/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1240-S.pdf 01/30/2023
House Bill Analysis 2023 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1240%20HBA%20CRJ%2023.pdf 01/16/2023
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1240.pdf 01/10/2023
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