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WA SB5257

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Christian

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases offense category for Theft of Firearm from C to B++ and Possession of Stolen Firearm from C to B++, significantly raising potential confinement periods

  • Elevates Carrying Loaded Pistol Without Permit from category E to D, and Possession of Firearms by Minor from C to B+

  • Upgrades Possession of Dangerous Weapon from D+ to C+ and increases the attempt/conspiracy category from E to D

  • Raises Intimidating Another Person by Use of Weapon attempt/conspiracy category from E to D

  • Adds unlawful possession of a firearm (1st or 2nd degree), theft of a firearm, and possession of a stolen firearm to the list of offenses that make juveniles age 14+ ineligible for suspended disposition alternatives

Legislative Description

Modifying sentencing standards for juvenile firearm offenses.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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