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WA SB5209
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Lovick
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AI Summary
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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
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Clarifies the department's existing status without granting any new enforcement authority beyond what it already possesses
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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
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Effective date is July 27, 2025
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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