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WA HB1286

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Dye

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance from only methamphetamine and its precursors to include any controlled substance classified in Schedules I through IV under state or federal law

  • Maintains the offense as a class B felony for knowingly or intentionally permitting a dependent child or dependent adult to be exposed to, ingest, inhale, or have contact with covered substances

  • Creates an exception for controlled substances obtained directly from or pursuant to a valid prescription or order from a licensed practitioner

  • Amends RCW 9A.42.100, which was last updated in 2005

Legislative Description

Concerning the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/14/2025

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