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WA SB5268

WA SB5268
Revised for 1st substitute: Imposing community custody after a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm.

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Introduced
01/14/2025
In Committee
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to imposing community custody after a conviction 2 for unlawful possession of a firearm; amending RCW 9.94A.701 and 3 9.94A.701; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration 4 date. 5

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to impose community custody, which is a period of supervision by the department of corrections after release from confinement, for individuals convicted of unlawful possession of a firearm. Specifically, it adds unlawful possession of a firearm as a crime that triggers a one-year term of community custody, alongside other offenses like certain crimes against persons and felony drug offenses. This change is intended to address unlawful firearm possession, and the bill includes provisions for the amendment to expire and be replaced by a slightly different version on January 1, 2027, indicating a potential sunset clause or a phased implementation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations. (on 02/20/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5268&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Fiscal Note - 5268 2ESSB 5268-S.E2 AMH CS H3609.1 (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77141
Fiscal Note - 5268 2ESSB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=77051
Community Safety 5268-S.E2 AMH CS H3609.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5268-S.E2%20AMH%20CS%20H3609.1.pdf
Second engrossed substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5268-S.E2%20HBR%20CS%2026.pdf
Second engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5268-S.E2%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf
Second engrossed substitute House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5268-S.E2%20HBA%20CS%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 5268 ESSB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=74515
Fiscal Note - 5268 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=71887
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5268-S.E2.pdf
Wagoner 5268-S.E AMS WAGO S4292.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5268-S.E%20AMS%20WAGO%20S4292.1.pdf
Engrossed substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5268-S.E%20SBR%203RD%2026.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5268-S.E%20HBR%20CS%2025.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5268-S.E%20HBA%20CS%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5268-S.E.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5268-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
Wagoner 5268-S AMS WAGO S2057.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5268-S%20AMS%20WAGO%20S2057.1.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5268-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5268%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5268%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5268%20SBA%20LAW%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5268.pdf
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