57 total bills, 22 anti-gun bills,
17 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed Washington Firearm Legislation
57 total bills, 22 anti-gun bills,
17 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Washington carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception
Title: Concerning the use of deadly force by law enforcement and corrections officers.
Description: Concerning the use of deadly force by law enforcement and corrections officers.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Protecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during a state of emergency.
Description: Protecting the constitutionally guaranteed right to the lawful possession of firearms during a state of emergency.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Concerning concealed pistol license renewal notices.
Description: Concerning concealed pistol license renewal notices.
Last Action: Effective date 7/23/2017.
Last Action Date: April 19, 2017
Title: Protecting public safety through responsible storage of firearms.
Description: Protecting public safety through responsible storage of firearms.
Last Action: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Last Action Date: January 22, 2018
Title: Banning the sale of assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Description: Banning the sale of assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Requiring the superintendent of public instruction to develop an elective firearms safety and hunter education course for high school students.
Description: Requiring the superintendent of public instruction to develop an elective firearms safety and hunter education course for high school students.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Prohibiting the creation and maintenance of a database concerning pistol sales or transfers.
Description: Prohibiting the creation and maintenance of a database concerning pistol sales or transfers.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Prohibiting a government database of law abiding owners of legal firearms.
Description: Prohibiting a government database of law abiding owners of legal firearms.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Improving public safety by encouraging the voluntary purchase and voluntary use of firearm safety products.
Description: Improving public safety by encouraging the voluntary purchase and voluntary use of firearm safety products.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Repealing background check provisions for gun sales and transfers relating to Initiative Measure No. 594.
Description: Repealing background check provisions for gun sales and transfers relating to Initiative Measure No. 594.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Increasing reciprocity for concealed pistol licenses.
Description: Increasing reciprocity for concealed pistol licenses.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Concerning enhanced background checks and licensure for assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Description: Concerning enhanced background checks and licensure for assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
Last Action Date: January 25, 2018
Title: Concerning the disposition of forfeited firearms by the Washington state patrol.
Description: Concerning the disposition of forfeited firearms by the Washington state patrol.
Last Action: Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
Last Action Date: February 19, 2018
Title: Protecting law enforcement and the public from persons who illegally attempt to obtain firearms.
Description: Protecting law enforcement and the public from persons who illegally attempt to obtain firearms.
Last Action: Effective date 7/23/2017.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2017
Title: Concerning dealer deliveries to active law enforcement officers.
Description: Concerning dealer deliveries to active law enforcement officers.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Creating a suicide-safer homes project account to support prevention efforts and develop strategies for reducing access to lethal means. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Creating a suicide-safer homes task force and project to support prevention efforts and develop strategies for reducing access to lethal means. )
Description: Creating a suicide-safer homes project account to support prevention efforts and develop strategies for reducing access to lethal means. (REVISED FOR PASSED LEGISLATURE: Creating a suicide-safer homes task force and project to support prevention efforts and develop strategies for reducing access to lethal means. )
Last Action: Effective date 7/23/2017*.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2017
Title: Establishing an exemption from background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers between concealed pistol license holders.
Description: Establishing an exemption from background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers between concealed pistol license holders.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Concerning firearms sales and transfers.
Description: Concerning firearms sales and transfers.
Last Action: Referred to Judiciary.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Concerning the transfer of firearms at nonprofit fund-raising activities.
Description: Concerning the transfer of firearms at nonprofit fund-raising activities.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Restoring certain gubernatorial powers to waive statutory obligations or limitations in order to preserve and maintain life, health, property, or the public peace during a state of emergency.
Description: Restoring certain gubernatorial powers to waive statutory obligations or limitations in order to preserve and maintain life, health, property, or the public peace during a state of emergency.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Concerning disposition of property subject to forfeiture.
Description: Concerning disposition of property subject to forfeiture.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Making licensed dealer delivery provisions consistent with federal law.
Description: Making licensed dealer delivery provisions consistent with federal law.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Restricting firearms and dangerous weapons in early learning facilities.
Description: Restricting firearms and dangerous weapons in early learning facilities.
Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
Last Action Date: January 25, 2018
Title: Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses.
Description: Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Making technical corrections and removing obsolete language from the Revised Code of Washington pursuant to RCW 1.08.025.
Description: Making technical corrections and removing obsolete language from the Revised Code of Washington pursuant to RCW 1.08.025.
Last Action: Effective date 6/7/2018.
Last Action Date: March 9, 2018
Title: Concerning high capacity magazines.
Description: Concerning high capacity magazines.
Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
Last Action Date: January 25, 2018
Title: Concerning concealed pistol license eligibility requirements.
Description: Concerning concealed pistol license eligibility requirements.
Last Action: Effective date 6/7/2018.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2018
Title: Concerning the concealed carry of certain fixed blade knives.
Description: Concerning the concealed carry of certain fixed blade knives.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 11, 2018
Title: Enhancing the fish, shellfish, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities for a person with a disability.
Description: Enhancing the fish, shellfish, and wildlife-related recreational opportunities for a person with a disability.
Last Action: Effective date 6/7/2018.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2018
Title: Relating to local government authority to regulate firearms.
Description: Relating to local government authority to regulate firearms.
Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 1:30 PM.
Last Action Date: January 25, 2018
Title: Requiring permission to bring a concealed firearm into another person's residence or dwelling place.
Description: Requiring permission to bring a concealed firearm into another person's residence or dwelling place.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 15, 2018
Title: Concerning the sale of lead ammunition to persons under 21.
Description: Concerning the sale of lead ammunition to persons under 21.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: January 16, 2018
Title: Improving security in schools and the safety of students.
Description: Improving security in schools and the safety of students.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 26, 2018
Title: Preparing for school violence.
Description: Preparing for school violence.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: February 26, 2018
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: First reading, referred to Judiciary
Last Action Date: March 1, 2018
Title: Concerning the use of deadly force by law enforcement and corrections officers.
Description: Concerning the use of deadly force by law enforcement and corrections officers.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Banning the sale of assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Description: Banning the sale of assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Requiring the superintendent of public instruction to develop an elective firearms safety and hunter education course for high school students.
Description: Requiring the superintendent of public instruction to develop an elective firearms safety and hunter education course for high school students.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Concerning notice to the licensee before a concealed pistol license expires.
Description: Concerning notice to the licensee before a concealed pistol license expires.
Last Action: Effective date 7/23/2017.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2017
Title: Concerning certain procedures upon initial detention under the involuntary treatment act.
Description: Concerning certain procedures upon initial detention under the involuntary treatment act.
Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
Last Action Date: February 22, 2018
Title: Concerning enhanced background checks and licensure for assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Description: Concerning enhanced background checks and licensure for assault weapons and large capacity magazines.
Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means.
Last Action Date: February 2, 2018
Title: Protecting public safety through responsible storage of firearms.
Description: Protecting public safety through responsible storage of firearms.
Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM.
Last Action Date: January 15, 2018
Title: Concerning the transfer of firearms at nonprofit fund-raising activities.
Description: Concerning the transfer of firearms at nonprofit fund-raising activities.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Concerning firearms sales and transfers.
Description: Concerning firearms sales and transfers.
Last Action: Effective date 7/23/2017.
Last Action Date: May 10, 2017
Title: Preventing suicide by permitting the voluntary waiver of firearm rights.
Description: Preventing suicide by permitting the voluntary waiver of firearm rights.
Last Action: Effective date 6/7/2018*.
Last Action Date: March 21, 2018
Title: Concerning liability insurance requirements for firearm owners and purchasers.
Description: Concerning liability insurance requirements for firearm owners and purchasers.
Last Action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Concerning trigger modification devices. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning bump-fire stocks. )
Description: Concerning trigger modification devices. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning bump-fire stocks. )
Last Action: Effective date 6/7/2018***.
Last Action Date: March 6, 2018
Title: Concerning powers to waive statutory obligations or limitations during a state of emergency.
Description: Concerning powers to waive statutory obligations or limitations during a state of emergency.
Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
Last Action Date: February 22, 2018
Title: Concerning high capacity magazines.
Description: Concerning high capacity magazines.
Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM.
Last Action Date: January 15, 2018
Title: Relating to local government authority to regulate firearms.
Description: Relating to local government authority to regulate firearms.
Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM.
Last Action Date: January 15, 2018
Title: Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses.
Description: Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses.
Last Action: First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Last Action Date: January 10, 2018
Title: Concerning provisions governing firearms possession by persons who have been found incompetent to stand trial and who have a history of one or more violent acts.
Description: Concerning provisions governing firearms possession by persons who have been found incompetent to stand trial and who have a history of one or more violent acts.
Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
Last Action Date: February 22, 2018
Title: Adding domestic violence harassment to the list of offenses for which a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Description: Adding domestic violence harassment to the list of offenses for which a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Last Action: Effective date 6/7/2018.
Last Action Date: March 22, 2018
Title: Requiring permission to bring a concealed firearm into another person's residence or dwelling place.
Description: Requiring permission to bring a concealed firearm into another person's residence or dwelling place.
Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:00 AM.
Last Action Date: January 30, 2018
Title: Establishing an exemption from background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers between concealed pistol license holders.
Description: Establishing an exemption from background check requirements for firearms sales or transfers between concealed pistol license holders.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Last Action Date: January 19, 2018
Title: Improving security in schools and the safety of students.
Description: Improving security in schools and the safety of students.
Last Action: Returned to Rules.
Last Action Date: March 8, 2018
Title: Creating a voluntary active shooter response training program for schools.
Description: Creating a voluntary active shooter response training program for schools.
Last Action: First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Last Action Date: March 1, 2018
