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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting law enforcement training with 2 certain foreign entities; adding a new section to chapter 10.93 RCW; 3 adding a new section to chapter 43.43 RCW; and adding a new section 4 to chapter 43.101 RCW. 5
AI Summary
This bill prohibits Washington law enforcement agencies, including general authority and limited authority agencies, as well as the Washington State Patrol and the commission (likely referring to the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission), from participating in any training programs, exchanges, or partnerships with foreign countries' military forces, intelligence agencies, or security services. It also prevents these entities from funding, sponsoring, or facilitating their officers' travel to foreign countries for such training purposes. The bill aims to prevent Washington law enforcement from engaging with foreign entities that may have concerning human rights records or operate under different legal and ethical standards.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Darya Farivar (D)*,
Natasha Hill (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Osman Salahuddin (D),
Shaun Scott (D),
Last Action
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM. (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2293&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2293 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75343 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2293%20HBA%20CS%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2293.pdf |
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