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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
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 specifying standards for firearms safety training programs, and 4 specifying circumstances where a firearm transfer may be delayed; 5 amending RCW 9.41.090, 9.41.1132, 43.43.590, 9.41.049, 9.41.097, 6 9.41.0975, 9.41.110, 9.41.270, 9.41.280, 9.41.282, 9.41.284, 7 9.41.345, 9.41.800, 9.41.801, 9.41.802, 9.41.804, 9.41.815, 8 7.105.305, 7.105.330, 7.105.335, 7.105.340, 7.105.350, 7.105.570, 9 10.31.100, 10.99.030, 11.130.257, 26.09.060, 71.05.182, and 10 72.23.080; reenacting and amending RCW 9.41.047, 7.105.310, and 11 10.99.040; adding new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; adding a new 12 section to chapter 43.43 RCW; and providing an effective date. 13
AI Summary
This bill:
Requires a person to obtain a permit to purchase firearms in Washington, with the permit application requiring completion of a certified firearms safety training program within the last five years or proof of exemption, as well as fingerprints and a background check. The bill establishes standards for the firearms safety training program and requires the Washington State Patrol to certify such programs. The bill also allows a delay in firearms transfers in certain circumstances, such as when the applicant has an outstanding warrant or there are pending criminal proceedings. The bill makes revisions to existing law related to firearms background checks, concealed pistol licenses, and the surrender of firearms in protection order and other court proceedings. The bill provides for funding the implementation of these changes through fees and creates a new state firearms background check system account. Overall, the bill aims to enhance requirements and oversight for purchasing or transferring firearms in Washington.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (40)
Liz Berry (D)*,
Emily Alvarado (D),
Jessica Bateman (D),
April Berg (D),
Steve Bergquist (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Julio Cortes (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Darya Farivar (D),
Jake Fey (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
David Hackney (D),
Debra Lekanoff (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Sharlett Mena (D),
Greg Nance (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Tina Orwall (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Bill Ramos (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Tana Senn (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Vandana Slatter (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
Chipalo Street (D),
Jamila Taylor (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Amy Walen (D),
Last Action
House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary Executive Session (10:30:00 1/19/2024 House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary) (on 01/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1902&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 1902 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69872 |
| House Bill Analysis 2024 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1902%20HBA%20CRJ%2024.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1902.pdf |
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