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WA SB6029

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Keith Wagoner

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new victims' rights protections to the Washington Code of Military Justice (chapter 38.38 RCW) for crime victims who are members of the Washington National Guard serving in state capacity

  • Grants victims nine specific rights including: protection from the accused, timely notice of hearings and proceedings, right to attend public hearings, right to be heard at sentencing, right to confer with state counsel, right to restitution, right to proceedings without unreasonable delay, right to be informed of plea agreements, and right to be treated with dignity

  • Defines "victim" as an individual who suffered direct physical, emotional, or pecuniary harm from an offense under the military justice chapter

  • Requires defense counsel to request victim interviews through the victim's counsel, and allows victims to have state counsel or a victim advocate present during any interview

  • Explicitly prohibits the creation of any civil cause of action for damages or new liability for the state based on these rights

Legislative Description

Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington.

Last Action

First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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