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WA HB1163

WA HB1163
Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.

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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/08/2025
Passed
04/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to enhancing requirements relating to the 2 purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms by requiring a permit 3 to purchase firearms, specifying requirements and standards for 4 firearms safety training programs and issuance of concealed pistol 5 licenses, specifying circumstances where a firearm transfer may be 6 delayed, requiring recordkeeping for all firearm transfers, and 7 establishing reporting requirements regarding permits to purchase 8 firearms and concealed pistol licenses; amending RCW 9.41.090, 9 9.41.1132, 43.43.590, 9.41.047, 9.41.070, 9.41.075, 9.41.097, 10 9.41.0975, 9.41.110, 9.41.129, 9.41.270, 7.105.350, and 43.43.580; 11 adding new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; adding a new section to 12 chapter 43.43 RCW; creating new sections; and providing an effective 13 date. 14

AI Summary

This bill enhances requirements for purchasing, transferring, and possessing firearms in Washington State by introducing a comprehensive permit system and strengthening existing regulations. The bill creates a new permit to purchase firearms that requires applicants to complete a certified firearms safety training program, submit fingerprints, pass a background check, and meet specific eligibility criteria. The permit will be valid for five years and will require annual verification of the holder's continued eligibility. Dealers will be required to use a centralized background check system managed by the Washington State Patrol and must follow new guidelines for securing firearms, maintaining records, and conducting sales. The bill also updates requirements for concealed pistol licenses, including more rigorous safety training that includes live-fire shooting exercises. Additionally, the legislation mandates detailed reporting on permit and license applications, including demographic data and reasons for denials, to promote transparency and identify potential systemic issues. The bill aims to enhance public safety by implementing more comprehensive screening and training requirements for firearm ownership while establishing clearer protocols for background checks and potential license revocations. The new requirements will take effect on May 1, 2027, pending appropriate funding.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Effective date 5/1/2027*. (on 05/20/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1163&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB .PL (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75042
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB .PL (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74975
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB AMS WM S2687.3 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74861
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB AMS WM S2687.3 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74839
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB AMS LAW S2534.1 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74904
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB AMS LAW S2534.1 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74775
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB AMS LAW S2534.1 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74679
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74622
Fiscal Note - 1163 E2SHB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74284
Fiscal Note - 1163 2SHB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74243
Fiscal Note - 1163 2SHB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74154
Fiscal Note - 1163 SHB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74239
Fiscal Note - 1163 SHB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=73893
Fiscal Note - 1163 SHB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=72769
Fiscal Note - 1163 HB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=73305
Fiscal Note - 1163 HB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=72766
Fiscal Note - 1163 HB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=71778
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1163-S2.E%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1163-S2.SL.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1163-S2.E%20HBR%20PL%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1163-S2.PL.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1163-S2.E%20HBR%20SA%2025.pdf
1163-S2.E AMS ENGR S2687.E https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20ENGR%20S2687.E.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1163-S2.E%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
Wagoner 1163-S2.E AMS WAGO S3063.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20WAGO%20S3063.1.pdf
Torres 1163-S2.E AMS TORR S3111.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20TORR%20S3111.1.pdf
Torres 1163-S2.E AMS TORR S3091.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20TORR%20S3091.1.pdf
McCune 1163-S2.E AMS MCCU S3129.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20MCCU%20S3129.1.pdf
McCune 1163-S2.E AMS MCCU S3096.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20MCCU%20S3096.1.pdf
Krishnadasan 1163-S2.E AMS KRIS S3152.2 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20KRIS%20S3152.2.pdf
Holy 1163-S2.E AMS HOLY S3087.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20HOLY%20S3087.1.pdf
Gildon 1163-S2.E AMS GILD S3144.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20GILD%20S3144.1.pdf
Fortunato 1163-S2.E AMS FORT S3128.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20FORT%20S3128.1.pdf
Fortunato 1163-S2.E AMS FORT S3127.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20FORT%20S3127.1.pdf
Fortunato 1163-S2.E AMS FORT S3114.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20FORT%20S3114.1.pdf
Fortunato 1163-S2.E AMS FORT S3093.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20FORT%20S3093.1.pdf
Christian 1163-S2.E AMS CHRI S3147.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20CHRI%20S3147.1.pdf
Braun 1163-S2.E AMS BRAU S3076.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20BRAU%20S3076.1.pdf
Boehnke 1163-S2.E AMS BOEH S3081.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20BOEH%20S3081.1.pdf
Fortunato 1163-S2.E AMS FORT S2811.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20FORT%20S2811.1.pdf
Dhingra 1163-S2.E AMS DHIN S2815.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20DHIN%20S2815.1.pdf
Ways & Means 1163-S2.E AMS WM S2687.3 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20WM%20S2687.3.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1163-S2.E%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2025.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1163-S2.E%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2025.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1163-S2.E%20SBA%20WM%2025.pdf
Law & Justice 1163-S2.E AMS LAW S2534.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1163-S2.E%20AMS%20LAW%20S2534.1.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1163-S2.E%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2025.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1163-S2.E%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2025.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1163-S2.E%20SBA%20LAW%2025.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1163-S2.E%20HBR%20APH%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1163-S2.E.pdf
Waters 1163-S2 AMH WATE ADAM 165 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20WATE%20ADAM%20165.pdf
Walsh 1163-S2 AMH WALJ ADAM 198 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20198.pdf
Walsh 1163-S2 AMH WALJ ADAM 197 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20197.pdf
Walsh 1163-S2 AMH WALJ ADAM 193 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20193.pdf
Volz 1163-S2 AMH VOLZ ADAM 164 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20VOLZ%20ADAM%20164.pdf
Stuebe 1163-S2 AMH STUE ADAM 206 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20STUE%20ADAM%20206.pdf
Schmick 1163-S2 AMH SHMK ADAM 171 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20SHMK%20ADAM%20171.pdf
Schmidt 1163-S2 AMH SCHM ADAM 199 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20SCHM%20ADAM%20199.pdf
Schmidt 1163-S2 AMH SCHM ADAM 169 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20SCHM%20ADAM%20169.pdf
Penner 1163-S2 AMH PENN ADAM 175 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20PENN%20ADAM%20175.pdf
Orcutt 1163-S2 AMH ORCU ADAM 217 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20ORCU%20ADAM%20217.pdf
Mendoza 1163-S2 AMH MEND ADAM 192 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20MEND%20ADAM%20192.pdf
McEntire 1163-S2 AMH MCEN ADAM 163 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20MCEN%20ADAM%20163.pdf
Marshall 1163-S2 AMH MARS ADAM 195 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20MARS%20ADAM%20195.pdf
Marshall 1163-S2 AMH MARS ADAM 187 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20MARS%20ADAM%20187.pdf
Marshall 1163-S2 AMH MARS ADAM 167 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20MARS%20ADAM%20167.pdf
Manjarrez 1163-S2 AMH MANJ ADAM 173 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20MANJ%20ADAM%20173.pdf
Ley 1163-S2 AMH LEYJ ADAM 172 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20LEYJ%20ADAM%20172.pdf
Klicker 1163-S2 AMH KLIC ADAM 176 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20KLIC%20ADAM%20176.pdf
Keaton 1163-S2 AMH KEAT ADAM 170 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20KEAT%20ADAM%20170.pdf
Jacobsen 1163-S2 AMH JACO ADAM 196 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20JACO%20ADAM%20196.pdf
Jacobsen 1163-S2 AMH JACO ADAM 177 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20JACO%20ADAM%20177.pdf
Graham 1163-S2 AMH GRAH ADAM 168 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20GRAH%20ADAM%20168.pdf
Eslick 1163-S2 AMH ESLI ADAM 182 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20ESLI%20ADAM%20182.pdf
Dufault 1163-S2 AMH DUFA ADAM 166 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20DUFA%20ADAM%20166.pdf
Dent 1163-S2 AMH DENT ADAM 174 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20DENT%20ADAM%20174.pdf
Couture 1163-S2 AMH COUT ADAM 194 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20COUT%20ADAM%20194.pdf
Couture 1163-S2 AMH COUT ADAM 189 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20COUT%20ADAM%20189.pdf
Couture 1163-S2 AMH COUT ADAM 183 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20COUT%20ADAM%20183.pdf
Chase 1163-S2 AMH CHAS ADAM 185 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20CHAS%20ADAM%20185.pdf
Burnett 1163-S2 AMH BURN ADAM 191 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20BURN%20ADAM%20191.pdf
Burnett 1163-S2 AMH BURN ADAM 184 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20BURN%20ADAM%20184.pdf
Barnard 1163-S2 AMH BARN ADAM 180 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20BARN%20ADAM%20180.pdf
Barkis 1163-S2 AMH BARK ADAM 190 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20BARK%20ADAM%20190.pdf
Abell 1163-S2 AMH ABEL ADAM 212 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20ABEL%20ADAM%20212.pdf
Abell 1163-S2 AMH ABEL ADAM 211 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20ABEL%20ADAM%20211.pdf
Abell 1163-S2 AMH ABEL ADAM 179 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20ABEL%20ADAM%20179.pdf
Abbarno 1163-S2 AMH ABBA ADAM 178 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20ABBA%20ADAM%20178.pdf
Marshall 1163-S2 AMH MARS BAKY 409 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20MARS%20BAKY%20409.pdf
Griffey 1163-S2 AMH GRIF ADAM 162 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20GRIF%20ADAM%20162.pdf
Engell 1163-S2 AMH ENGE ADAM 215 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20ENGE%20ADAM%20215.pdf
Engell 1163-S2 AMH ENGE ADAM 214 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20ENGE%20ADAM%20214.pdf
Connors 1163-S2 AMH CONN ADAM 181 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20CONN%20ADAM%20181.pdf
Jacobsen 1163-S2 AMH JACO ADAM 213 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/1163-S2%20AMH%20JACO%20ADAM%20213.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1163-S2.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1163%20HBR%20APP%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1163-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1163%20HBR%20CRJ%2025.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1163%20HBA%20CRJ%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1163.pdf
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