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WA SB5349

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil Fortunato

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 9.41.390 to create a new exemption to Washington's assault weapon ban for concealed pistol license (CPL) holders
  • Allows individuals with a valid CPL under RCW 9.41.070 to legally import assault rifles into the state
  • Exemption applies specifically to importation only; does not affect the existing prohibitions on manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering assault weapons for sale
  • Current law prohibits all assault weapon importation except for military, law enforcement, out-of-state sales, and inheritance purposes
  • Violations of the assault weapon restrictions remain a gross misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Exempting a concealed pistol license holder from the prohibition against importing firearms classified as assault rifles.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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