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WA SB5056

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wagoner

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Washington State Patrol firearms background check program to proceed with background checks when state record systems are inaccessible for seven consecutive days, using the national instant criminal background check system and any available state databases
  • Amends RCW 43.43.580 and RCW 9.41.090 to establish alternative procedures for processing firearm sales during state system outages
  • Maintains requirements to check the national instant criminal background check system, available Washington state record systems, and other appropriate databases during system unavailability periods
  • Removes language indicating the background check fee would replace an existing fee in RCW 9.41.090(7) once the state system was established

Legislative Description

Concerning Washington state patrol providing firearm background checks when state record systems are unavailable.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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