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WA SB5209

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Lovick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries to the statutory list of "limited authority Washington law enforcement agencies" in RCW 10.93.020

  • Clarifies the department's existing status without granting any new enforcement authority beyond what it already possesses

  • Places L&I alongside other limited authority agencies including the departments of natural resources, social and health services, corrections, gambling commission, lottery commission, and liquor and cannabis board

  • Effective date is July 27, 2025

  • Passed the Senate unanimously (49-0) and the House with bipartisan support (58-39)

Legislative Description

Explicitly listing the department of labor and industries in the definition of limited authority Washington law enforcement agency while not granting new enforcement authority.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
Community Safety2/17/2025
Rules1/24/2025
Law & Justice1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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