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WA HB2220

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mari Leavitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement agencies and police departments must submit biennial reports to the Criminal Justice Training Commission by July 1, 2027, and every odd-numbered year thereafter, detailing peace officer certifications, training records, and decertification information

  • The commission must compile and submit summary reports to the governor and legislature by July 1, 2028, and every even-numbered year thereafter

  • Hearings panels for Washington peace officer and corrections officer certification actions increase from five to six members, with the addition of a second certified officer at or below first line supervisor level with at least 10 years' experience

  • New statutory definitions are added for "probation," "retraining," "revocation," and "suspension" related to officer certification actions

  • The standard of proof for certification actions is clarified as clear and convincing evidence for revocation or suspension, and preponderance of the evidence for probation or retraining

Legislative Description

Concerning state oversight and accountability of the criminal justice training commission.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/4/2026
Community Safety1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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