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WA SB5688

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Hasegawa

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State and local officials, employees, agents, contractors, and National Guard members are prohibited from being required or authorized to follow federal executive orders that violate the U.S. Constitution, Washington Constitution, or judicial precedents

  • State and local agencies, including law enforcement and emergency services, may invoice the U.S. Department of the Treasury to seek reimbursement for costs incurred while protecting citizens' First Amendment protest rights against unconstitutional federal executive orders

  • Adds new sections to chapter 43.01 RCW establishing these state sovereignty protections

  • Designated as the "Washington sovereignty act" and declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Concerning federal orders that violate the United States Constitution, Washington Constitution, or judicial precedent.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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