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WA SB5268
WA SB5268Revised for 1st substitute: Imposing community custody after a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2025
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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