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WA SB5350

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil Fortunato

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Washington State Patrol's automated firearms background check program (RCW 43.43.580), including the associated fee structure
  • Eliminates the Washington Background Check Advisory Board (RCW 43.43.585)
  • Abolishes the State Firearms Background Check System Account (RCW 43.43.590)
  • Removes the requirement for firearms sales or transfers to use the Washington State Patrol firearms background check system (RCW 9.41.1135)
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Concerning background check system for firearms transfers.

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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