Bill > HB1118

This bill modifies the process for restoring firearm rights to individuals who have previously been prohibited from possessing firearms due to certain criminal convictions. The legislation outlines specific eligibility requirements for petitioning to regain firearm possession rights, including waiting periods of five years for felony or certain gross misdemeanor offenses and three years for other nonfelony crimes. Petitioners must have no pending criminal charges, have completed all sentencing conditions, have no disqualifying prior felony convictions, and be determined by law enforcement as not subject to other firearm possession prohibitions. The bill allows petitioners to file in the county where the original prohibition was entered, their county of residence, or Thurston County if they are not Washington state residents. The petition process involves serving the prosecuting attorney, who must verify the petitioner's records and potentially notify victims. The court will grant the petition only if all requirements are met, and upon restoration, the court must notify the Washington State Patrol. The bill also provides immunity for public officials involved in implementing these firearm rights restoration procedures and requires the administrative office of the courts to develop standard forms for the petition process by December 30, 2023.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1118&Year=2025&Initiative=false