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WA HB2235

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jim Walsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Concealed pistol license applications, licenses, denial notices, and associated documents (including firearms safety training completion records) under RCW 9.41.070 are exempt from public disclosure, with exceptions for law enforcement and corrections agencies

  • Firearm purchase permit applications, permits, denial notices, and associated documents (including safety training certificates) under RCW 9.41.121 are exempt from public disclosure, with similar law enforcement exceptions

  • Applications for firearm purchases or transfers, transfer records, denial notices, and associated documents under chapter 9.41 RCW are exempt from public records requests, though records may be shared with law enforcement, corrections agencies, and entities authorized under RCW 9.41.815

  • Amends RCW 42.56.240, which governs exemptions for investigative, law enforcement, and crime victim information under Washington's Public Records Act

Legislative Description

Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms purchases or transfers.

Last Action

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
Rules2/25/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections2/12/2026
Rules2/3/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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