WA SB5876

Creates new crime of "false identification as a peace officer" for making, providing, or possessing fake law enforcement badges, credentials, insignia, or vehicles that falsely identify someone as a peace officer

Classified as a gross misdemeanor under chapter 9A.60 RCW

Covers items containing words like "police," "sheriff," "constable," "marshal," "trooper," or federal law enforcement agency titles

Provides defenses for items clearly marked as honorary or for officers who were commissioned when the item was made

Exempts depictions of law enforcement for cultural, historical, educational, newsworthy, artistic, or First Amendment-protected purposes including satire and parody