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WA SB6193

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Fortunato

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Juveniles who possess firearms after a prior adjudication for unlawful firearm possession (under RCW 9.41.040(2)(a)(v) or comparable out-of-state offense) would be charged with unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, a class B felony

  • Amends the juvenile sentencing grid to add a new offense category "B+" for possession of firearms by a minor with a prior adjudication, with a sentencing attempt category of C+

  • First-time juvenile firearm possession remains a category C offense under current law; the bill creates enhanced penalties specifically for repeat juvenile firearm offenders

  • Applies to juveniles who own, access, have custody or control of, or receive any firearm following a prior firearm-related adjudication, conviction, or finding of not guilty by reason of insanity

Legislative Description

Concerning offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Human Services.

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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