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WA SB5268

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wagoner

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds unlawful possession of a firearm under RCW 9.41.040 to the list of offenses requiring one year of mandatory community custody following release from Department of Corrections custody
  • Expands existing law which previously only required community custody for firearm possession offenses when the offender was a criminal street gang member or associate
  • Amends RCW 9.94A.701 governing community custody terms for various offense categories
  • Section 1 expires January 1, 2026, and Section 2 takes effect January 1, 2026 to align with related statutory amendments from prior legislation

Legislative Description

Revised for 1st substitute: Imposing community custody after a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations.

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/20/2026
Community Safety1/30/2026
Rules4/27/2025
Appropriations4/2/2025
Community Safety3/7/2025
Rules2/3/2025
Law & Justice1/14/2025

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