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WA HB2000

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Valdez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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