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WA SB5098

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Javier Valdez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits weapons possession at municipal parks where children are likely present, including playgrounds, sports fields, swim beaches, teen centers, community centers, and skate parks; local governments must designate applicable facilities and post signage

  • Bans weapons at state and local public buildings where government employees regularly perform official duties, excluding WSDOT facilities like ferry terminals and rest areas where weapons must remain in locked cases or vehicles

  • Prohibits weapons at county fairs and county fair facilities during public operating hours, with an exemption for gun shows on fairgrounds

  • Exempts concealed pistol license holders from the new park, public building, and county fair restrictions

  • Exempts military/National Guard color guards and honor guards conducting ceremonies at these locations, as well as museum staff handling firearms for official duties

Legislative Description

Restricting the possession of weapons on the premises of state or local public buildings, parks or playground facilities where children are likely to be present, and county fairs and county fair facilities.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights & Judiciary1/26/2026
Rules4/27/2025
Rules4/8/2025
Appropriations3/28/2025
Civil Rights & Judiciary3/7/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Transportation2/7/2025
Ways & Means1/17/2025
Law & Justice1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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