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WA SB5553
Preventing suicide by permitting the voluntary waiver of firearm rights.
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Introduced
01/27/2017
01/27/2017
In Committee
02/20/2018
02/20/2018
Crossed Over
01/24/2018
01/24/2018
Passed
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2018
03/21/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to preventing suicide by permitting the voluntary1waiver of firearm rights; amending RCW 9.41.080 and 9.41.092; adding2new sections to chapter 9.41 RCW; prescribing penalties; and3providing an effective date.4
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals in Washington state to voluntarily waive their firearm rights by filing a form with the county clerk. Once filed, the waiver is entered into the national instant criminal background check system, and the individual is prohibited from purchasing or receiving firearms. The individual can revoke the waiver after at least seven calendar days by filing another form, and the waiver and its records will be removed. The bill also prohibits firearm dealers from delivering firearms to individuals who have a valid, unrevoked waiver. The bill aims to prevent suicide by enabling individuals to temporarily restrict their own access to firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Jamie Pedersen (D)*,
Jeannie Darneille (D),
Joe Fain (R),
David Frockt (D),
Steve Hobbs (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Dean Takko (D),
Hans Zeiger (R),
Last Action
Effective date 6/7/2018*. (on 03/21/2018)
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