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WA HB2000
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Valdez
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AI Summary
- Washington state law enforcement officers whose deaths are ruled line-of-duty under the federal Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003 must be added to the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial
- The U.S. Department of Justice determines eligibility under the Hometown Heroes Act, which covers officers who die from heart attacks or strokes within 24 hours of duty-related stress
- Retroactive application covers officers who died in the line of duty on or after January 1, 2020 (5-year lookback period)
- Names must be added to the memorial at the first wall update following the federal determination
Legislative Description
Regarding names to be included on the Washington state law enforcement memorial.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Capital Budget2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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