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39 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Washington Firearm Legislation

2013-2014 Session2015-2016 Session2017-2018 Session2019-2020 Session2021-2022 Session2023-2024 Session

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note: Washington carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception

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HB1147

Title: Modifying first degree unlawful possession of a firearm provisions.

Description: Modifying first degree unlawful possession of a firearm provisions.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1318

Title: Concerning concealed pistol license renewal notices.

Description: Concerning concealed pistol license renewal notices.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1371

Title: Adopting the Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013 and establishing penalties.

Description: Adopting the Washington state firearms freedom act of 2013 and establishing penalties.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1561

Title: Concerning short-barreled rifles.

Description: Concerning short-barreled rifles.

Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.

Last Action Date: January 28, 2014

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HB1588

Title: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.

Description: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.

Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1676

Title: Encouraging safe storage of firearms.

Description: Encouraging safe storage of firearms.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1703

Title: Promoting firearm safety through an education program funded through fees on firearms and ammunition and creating a sales tax exemption on gun locks.

Description: Promoting firearm safety through an education program funded through fees on firearms and ammunition and creating a sales tax exemption on gun locks.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1788

Title: Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions.

Description: Allowing public school districts and private schools to adopt a policy authorizing permanent employees to possess firearms on school grounds under certain conditions.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1839

Title: Concerning criminal background checks and other requirements applicable to the purchase and transfer of firearms.

Description: Concerning criminal background checks and other requirements applicable to the purchase and transfer of firearms.

Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1840

Title: Concerning firearms laws for persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders.

Description: Concerning firearms laws for persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders.

Last Action: Effective date 6/12/2014*.

Last Action Date: March 28, 2014

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HB1907

Title: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor.

Description: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB1908

Title: Providing exceptions for firearms on school property provisions.

Description: Providing exceptions for firearms on school property provisions.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB2020

Title: Expanding economic development and creating jobs by increasing the availability of ammunition and firearm parts and accessories in Washington state.

Description: Expanding economic development and creating jobs by increasing the availability of ammunition and firearm parts and accessories in Washington state.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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HB2324

Title: Ensuring protection of persons and property.

Description: Ensuring protection of persons and property.

Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 15, 2014

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HB2460

Title: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement.

Description: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement.

Last Action: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Last Action Date: February 5, 2014

this is an pro-gun bill

HB2475

Title: Making state law consistent with federal law regarding short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles.

Description: Making state law consistent with federal law regarding short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled rifles.

Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 20, 2014

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HB2502

Title: Concerning dealer deliveries to active duty law enforcement officers.

Description: Concerning dealer deliveries to active duty law enforcement officers.

Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 20, 2014

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HB2529

Title: Concerning a sales tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition to encourage the purchase within the borders of Washington state.

Description: Concerning a sales tax exemption for firearms and firearm ammunition to encourage the purchase within the borders of Washington state.

Last Action: First reading, referred to Finance

Last Action Date: January 20, 2014

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HB2551

Title: Protecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during an emergency.

Description: Protecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during an emergency.

Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 21, 2014

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HB2664

Title: Ensuring the right of self-defense against attacks by aggressive, violent animals.

Description: Ensuring the right of self-defense against attacks by aggressive, violent animals.

Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 24, 2014

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SB5119

Title: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor.

Description: Creating a sentence enhancement for body armor.

Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.

Last Action Date: March 3, 2014

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SB5264

Title: Concerning the transportation and storage of certain explosive devices.

Description: Concerning the transportation and storage of certain explosive devices.

Last Action: Effective date 7/28/2013.

Last Action Date: May 3, 2013

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SB5478

Title: Prohibiting possession of firearms for persons participating in mental health court.

Description: Prohibiting possession of firearms for persons participating in mental health court.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5479

Title: Establishing a process for voluntary temporary safekeeping of firearms with law enforcement agencies.

Description: Establishing a process for voluntary temporary safekeeping of firearms with law enforcement agencies.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5485

Title: Concerning unauthorized access to firearms.

Description: Concerning unauthorized access to firearms.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5625

Title: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.

Description: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5635

Title: Granting courts discretion to deny restoration of firearm rights to a person who has been involuntarily committed for mental health treatment when it appears the person is likely to engage in violent or unsafe behaviors.

Description: Granting courts discretion to deny restoration of firearm rights to a person who has been involuntarily committed for mental health treatment when it appears the person is likely to engage in violent or unsafe behaviors.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5660

Title: Regarding firearms safety education programs.

Description: Regarding firearms safety education programs.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5710

Title: Concerning reckless endangerment resulting from unsafe storage of firearms.

Description: Concerning reckless endangerment resulting from unsafe storage of firearms.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5711

Title: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.

Description: Requiring universal background checks for firearms transfers.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5714

Title: Establishing a task force on improving public health and safety regarding firearms.

Description: Establishing a task force on improving public health and safety regarding firearms.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5737

Title: Banning the sale of assault weapons.

Description: Banning the sale of assault weapons.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5739

Title: Promoting public safety by expanding local authority to enact ordinances restricting firearms in parks and recreational facilities.

Description: Promoting public safety by expanding local authority to enact ordinances restricting firearms in parks and recreational facilities.

Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Last Action Date: January 13, 2014

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SB5956

Title: Concerning short-barreled rifles.

Description: Concerning short-barreled rifles.

Last Action: Effective date 6/12/2014.

Last Action Date: April 2, 2014

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SB6041

Title: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement.

Description: Regarding fish and wildlife law enforcement.

Last Action: Effective date 6/12/2014.

Last Action Date: March 19, 2014

this is an pro-gun bill

SB6198

Title: Protecting sport shooting ranges.

Description: Protecting sport shooting ranges.

Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.

Last Action Date: January 31, 2014

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SB6245

Title: Concerning the role of parties in cases related to certain notices and records.

Description: Concerning the role of parties in cases related to certain notices and records.

Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.

Last Action Date: March 3, 2014

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SB6416

Title: Concerning dealer deliveries to active duty law enforcement officers.

Description: Concerning dealer deliveries to active duty law enforcement officers.

Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.

Last Action Date: February 25, 2014

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SJM8006

Title: Promoting the use of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program in preschools, early learning programs, and schools.

Description: Promoting the use of the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program in preschools, early learning programs, and schools.

Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.

Last Action Date: March 3, 2014

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