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WA SB5272

WA SB5272
Improving school safety by extending penalties for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence at schools and extracurricular activities and requiring schools to notify the public of such penalties.

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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to improving school safety by extending penalties 2 for interference by, or intimidation by threat of, force or violence 3 at schools and extracurricular activities and requiring schools to 4 notify the public of such penalties; amending RCW 28A.635.090 and 5 28A.635.100; and creating a new section. 6

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance school safety by strengthening penalties for interfering with or intimidating school staff, students, or officials involved in extracurricular activities through force or threats of violence. It expands the scope of existing laws to include not only school employees and students but also officials and volunteers who officiate extracurricular athletic events, recognizing their vulnerability and the importance of their roles. The bill specifies that interfering with these individuals while they are performing their duties or participating in studies is unlawful and punishable as a gross misdemeanor, with fines up to $500 or jail time up to six months, and for adults convicted of such offenses, exclusion from the school or related activities for 12 to 18 months. For students, interference can lead to emergency removal or exclusion from extracurricular activities, and the bill also requires schools to inform the public about these increased penalties.

Committee Categories

Education, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Speaker signed. (on 03/11/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5272&Year=2025&Initiative=false
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5272.PL.pdf
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5272.E%20SBR%20FBR%2026.pdf
Engrossed House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5272.E%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf
Engrossed Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5272.E%20SBR%20HA%2026.pdf
Santos 5272.E AMH SANT LANG 229 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5272.E%20AMH%20SANT%20LANG%20229.pdf
Santos 5272.E AMH SANT LANG 227 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5272.E%20AMH%20SANT%20LANG%20227.pdf
Engrossed House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5272.E%20HBR%20CS%2026.pdf
Engrossed House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5272.E%20HBA%20CS%2026.pdf
Fiscal Note - 5272 ESB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76398
Fiscal Note - 5272 ESB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76249
Fiscal Note - 5272 SB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=72036
Fiscal Note - 5272 SB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=72022
Engrossed Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5272.E%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5272.E.pdf
Lovick 5272 AMS LOVI S4232.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5272%20AMS%20LOVI%20S4232.1.pdf
Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5272%20SBR%202ND%2026.pdf
Lovick 5272 AMS LOVI S2254.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5272%20AMS%20LOVI%20S2254.1.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5272%20SBR%20EDU%20OC%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5272%20SBR%20EDU%20TA%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5272%20SBA%20EDU%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5272.pdf
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