WA HB2156

Grants Attorney General's office investigators the powers of limited authority Washington peace officers when given concurrent criminal authority under RCW 43.10.232 or 43.10.320 by a county prosecutor, police agency, or the governor

Limits search warrant authority to businesses only, requiring judicial authorization, and physical service of warrants only when the business specifically requests it

Explicitly excludes the power to detain or arrest and the authority to carry weapons while performing duties

Preserves existing investigative authority and criminal jurisdiction of all other law enforcement agencies

Defines "investigators" as Attorney General's office employees who investigate alleged criminal activity