Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 32 D cosponsors

HB 1163 — Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.

Last action — Effective date 5/1/2027*.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on May 20, 2025.

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  • 32 sponsors

    1 primary, 31 co-sponsors signed on.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to House Bill 1163 clarify the language around applicants seeking to restore their firearm rights. The bill now specifies "applicant" instead of using gender-specific terms, making it more inclusive. Additionally, the wording regarding outstanding warrants has been simplified to focus clearly on "any outstanding warrant," which helps to streamline the process. These adjustments are significant because they promote equality and clarity in the law, ensuring that all individuals understand their rights regardless of gender identity.

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H-0790.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1163 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By House Civil Rights & Judiciary (originally sponsored by Representatives Berry, Taylor, Farivar, Walen, Pollet, Alvarado, Mena, Duerr, Reed, Ryu, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Fey, Kloba, Berg, Davis, Fosse, Salahuddin, Hill, and Tharinger) READ FIRST TIME 02/04/25.
H-0313.1 HOUSE BILL 1163 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Representatives Berry, Taylor, Farivar, Walen, Pollet, Alvarado, Mena, Duerr, Reed, Ryu, Parshley, Ramel, Fitzgibbon, Callan, Macri, Cortes, Obras, Doglio, Gregerson, Simmons, Peterson, Street, Goodman, Wylie, Fey, Kloba, Berg, Davis, Fosse, Salahuddin, Hill, and Tharinger Prefiled 01/06/25.
Read first time 01/13/25.
Referred to Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary.
1 SHB 1163 purchaser is exempt from the training requirement)) or transferee produces a valid permit to purchase firearms under section 2 of this act;
1 HB 1163 purchaser is exempt from the training requirement)) or transferee produces a valid permit to purchase firearms under section 2 of this act;
(3)(a) In any case where there is an outstanding warrant for the applicant's arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor, the Washington state patrol firearms background check program shall advise the dealer that the delivery of the firearm is delayed.
(3)(a) In any case where the applicant has an outstanding warrant for his or her arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor, the Washington state patrol firearms background check program shall advise the dealer that the delivery of the firearm is delayed.
2 SHB 1163 (4)(a) At the time of applying for the purchase of a firearm, the ((purchaser)) applicant shall ((sign and deliver to the dealer an application containing)) provide the firearm dealer the application information necessary to submit the background check to the Washington state patrol background check system, including:
2 HB 1163 (4)(a) At the time of applying for the purchase of a firearm, the ((purchaser)) applicant shall ((sign and deliver to the dealer an application containing)) provide the firearm dealer the application information necessary to submit the background check to the Washington state patrol background check system, including:
(i) ((His or her)) The applicant's full name, residential address, date and place of birth, race, and gender;
(i) His or her full name, residential address, date and place of birth, race, and gender;
3 SHB 1163 (c) The dealer shall((, by the end of the business day,)) transmit the information from the application through secure automated firearms e-check (SAFE) to the Washington state patrol firearms background check program.
3 HB 1163 (c) The dealer shall((, by the end of the business day,)) transmit the information from the application through secure automated firearms e-check (SAFE) to the Washington state patrol firearms background check program.
4 SHB 1163 (b) Residential address and current mailing address if different from the residential address;
4 HB 1163 (b) Residential address and current mailing address if different from the residential address;
5 SHB 1163 (i) Is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law;
5 HB 1163 (i) Is prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm under state or federal law;
(iv) Has an outstanding warrant for the applicant's arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor;
(iv) Has an outstanding warrant for his or her arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor;
6 SHB 1163 (9) The Washington state patrol firearms background check program shall develop procedures to verify on an annual basis that persons who have been issued a permit to purchase firearms remain eligible to possess firearms under state and federal law and continue to meet other firearm eligibility requirements.
6 HB 1163 (9) The Washington state patrol firearms background check program shall develop procedures to verify on an annual basis that persons who have been issued a permit to purchase firearms remain eligible to possess firearms under state and federal law and continue to meet other firearm eligibility requirements.
7 SHB 1163 the permit at the address listed on the application, or to the permit holder's new address if the permit holder has notified the Washington state patrol firearms background check program of a change of address.
7 HB 1163 the permit at the address listed on the application, or to the permit holder's new address if the permit holder has notified the Washington state patrol firearms background check program of a change of address.
8 SHB 1163 (f) The number of issued permits revoked;
8 HB 1163 (f) The number of issued permits revoked;
9 SHB 1163 (3) The training may include stories provided by individuals with lived experience in the topics listed in subsection (1)(a) through (g) of this section or an understanding of the legal and social impacts of discharging a firearm.
9 HB 1163 (3) The training may include stories provided by individuals with lived experience in the topics listed in subsection (1)(a) through (g) of this section or an understanding of the legal and social impacts of discharging a firearm.
10 SHB 1163 provide proof of completion of a certified firearms safety training program, for concealed pistol license applicants to provide proof of completion of a certified concealed carry firearms safety training program, and for use as proof of qualifying for an exemption from the firearms safety training requirement or concealed carry firearms safety training requirement.
10 HB 1163 provide proof of completion of a certified firearms safety training program, for concealed pistol license applicants to provide proof of completion of a certified concealed carry firearms safety training program, and for use as proof of qualifying for an exemption from the firearms safety training requirement or concealed carry firearms safety training requirement.
11 SHB 1163 the person has a history of one or more violent acts, the court shall notify the person, orally and in writing, that the person must immediately surrender all firearms to their local law enforcement agency and any concealed pistol license and that the person may not possess a firearm unless the person's right to do so is restored by the superior court that issued the order.
11 HB 1163 the person has a history of one or more violent acts, the court shall notify the person, orally and in writing, that the person must immediately surrender all firearms to their local law enforcement agency and any concealed pistol license and that the person may not possess a firearm unless the person's right to do so is restored by the superior court that issued the order.
12 SHB 1163 stand trial, has a permit to purchase firearms.
12 HB 1163 stand trial, has a permit to purchase firearms.
(3)(a) A person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm, by reason of having been involuntarily committed for treatment for a mental disorder under RCW 71.05.240, 71.05.320, 71.34.740, 71.34.750, chapter 10.77 RCW, or equivalent statutes of another jurisdiction, or by reason of having been detained under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153, or because the person's charges were dismissed based on incompetency to stand trial under RCW 10.77.086, or the charges were dismissed based on incompetency to stand trial under RCW 10.77.088 and the court made a finding that the person has a history of one or more violent acts, may, upon discharge, petition the superior court to have ((his or her)) the person's right to possess a firearm restored, except that a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may not petition for restoration of the right to possess a firearm until one year after discharge.
(3)(a) A person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm, by reason of having been involuntarily committed for treatment for a mental disorder under RCW 71.05.240, 71.05.320, 71.34.740, 71.34.750, chapter 10.77 RCW, or equivalent statutes of another jurisdiction, or by reason of having been detained under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153, or because the person's charges were dismissed based on incompetency to stand trial under RCW 10.77.086, or the charges were dismissed based on incompetency to stand trial under RCW 10.77.088 and the court made a finding that the person has a history of one or more violent acts, may, upon discharge, petition the superior court to have his or her right to possess a firearm restored, except that a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may not petition for restoration of the right to possess a firearm until one year after discharge.
13 SHB 1163 (iv) The symptoms related to the commitment or detention or incompetency are not reasonably likely to recur;
13 HB 1163 (iv) The symptoms related to the commitment or detention or incompetency are not reasonably likely to recur;
14 SHB 1163 (1) The chief of police of a municipality or the sheriff of a county shall within thirty days after the filing of an application of any person, issue a license to such person to carry a concealed pistol ((concealed on his or her person)) within this state for five years from date of issue, for the purposes of protection or while engaged in business, sport, or while traveling.
14 HB 1163 (1) The chief of police of a municipality or the sheriff of a county shall within thirty days after the filing of an application of any person, issue a license to such person to carry a pistol concealed on his or her person within this state for five years from date of issue, for the purposes of protection or while engaged in business, sport, or while traveling.
((The applicant's constitutional right to bear arms shall not be denied, unless)) A concealed pistol license application shall be issued unless the applicant is disqualified because the applicant:
((The applicant's constitutional right to bear arms shall not be denied, unless)) A concealed pistol license application shall be issued unless the applicant is disqualified for any of the following reasons:
(a) ((He or she is)) Is ineligible to possess a firearm under the provisions of RCW 9.41.040 or 9.41.045, or is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law;
(a) He or she is ineligible to possess a firearm under the provisions of RCW 9.41.040 or 9.41.045, or is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law;
(c) ((He or she is)) Is under twenty-one years of age;
(c) He or she is under twenty-one years of age;
(d) ((He or she is)) Is subject to a court order or injunction regarding firearms pursuant to chapter 7.105 RCW, or RCW 9A.46.080, 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 26.09.050, 26.09.060, 26.10.040, 26.26B.020, or 26.26A.470, or any of the former RCW 10.14.080, 26.10.115, 26.50.060, and 26.50.070;
(d) He or she is subject to a court order or injunction regarding firearms pursuant to chapter 7.105 RCW, or RCW 9A.46.080, 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 26.09.050, 26.09.060, 26.10.040, 26.26B.020, or 26.26A.470, or any of the former RCW 10.14.080, 26.10.115, 26.50.060, and 26.50.070;
(e) ((He or she is)) Is free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a felony offense;
(e) He or she is free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a felony offense;
(f) ((He or she has)) Has an outstanding warrant for ((his or her)) the applicant's arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor;
(f) He or she has an outstanding warrant for his or her arrest from any court of competent jurisdiction for a felony or misdemeanor;
((or)) (g) ((He or she has)) Has been ordered to forfeit a firearm under RCW 9.41.098(1)(e) within one year before filing an application ((to carry a pistol)) for a concealed ((on his or her person)) pistol license;
((or)) (g) He or she has been ordered to forfeit a firearm under RCW 9.41.098(1)(e) within one year before filing an application to carry a pistol concealed on his or her person;
or (h) Has failed to produce a certificate of completion from a certified concealed carry firearms safety training program within the last five years, as provided under subsection (5) of this section and p.
or (h) He or she has failed to produce a certificate of completion from a certified concealed carry firearms safety training program, as provided under subsection (5) of this section and section 4 of this p.
15 SHB 1163 section 4 of this act, or proof that the applicant is exempt from the training requirement.
15 HB 1163 act, or proof that the applicant is exempt from the training requirement.
No person convicted of a felony may have ((his or her)) the person's right to possess firearms restored or ((his or her)) privilege to carry a concealed pistol restored, unless the person has been granted relief from disabilities by the attorney general under 18 U.S.C.
No person convicted of a felony may have his or her right to possess firearms restored or his or her privilege to carry a concealed pistol restored, unless the person has been granted relief from disabilities by the attorney general under 18 U.S.C.
16 SHB 1163 application, the issuing authority may send the denial notice to the applicant's email address.
16 HB 1163 application, the issuing authority may send the denial notice to the applicant's email address.
921(a)(20)(A) shall have ((his or her)) the person's right to acquire, receive, transfer, ship, transport, carry, and possess firearms in accordance with Washington state law restored except as otherwise prohibited by this chapter.
921(a)(20)(A) shall have his or her right to acquire, receive, transfer, ship, transport, carry, and possess firearms in accordance with Washington state law restored except as otherwise prohibited by this chapter.
17 SHB 1163 The application shall contain questions about the applicant's eligibility under RCW 9.41.040 and federal law to possess a pistol, the applicant's place of birth, and whether the applicant is a United States citizen.
17 HB 1163 The application shall contain questions about the applicant's eligibility under RCW 9.41.040 and federal law to possess a pistol, the applicant's place of birth, and whether the applicant is a United States citizen.
18 SHB 1163 (((a))) (i) Fifteen dollars shall be paid to the state general fund;
18 HB 1163 (((a))) (i) Fifteen dollars shall be paid to the state general fund;
19 SHB 1163 firearms safety training program conducted by the department of fish and wildlife.
19 HB 1163 firearms safety training program conducted by the department of fish and wildlife.
20 SHB 1163 (b) To the county in which the applicant resides if the applicant resides in an unincorporated area;
20 HB 1163 (b) To the county in which the applicant resides if the applicant resides in an unincorporated area;
(((14))) (12) Any person who, as a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, is unable to renew ((his or her)) a license under ((subsections (6) and (9))) subsection (7) of this section because of the person's assignment, reassignment, or deployment for out-of-state military service may renew ((his or her)) the license within ninety days after the person returns to this state from out-of-state military service, if the person provides the following to the issuing authority no later than ninety days after the person's date of discharge or assignment, reassignment, or deployment back to this state:
(((14))) (12) Any person who, as a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, is unable to renew his or her license under ((subsections (6) and (9))) subsection (7) of this section because of the person's assignment, reassignment, or deployment for out-of-state military service may renew his or her license within ninety days after the person returns to this state from out-of-state military service, if the person provides the following to the issuing authority no later than ninety days after the person's date of discharge or assignment, reassignment, or deployment back to this state:
(((15))) (13)(a) By October 1, 2019, law enforcement agencies that issue concealed pistol licenses shall develop and implement a procedure for the renewal of concealed pistol licenses through a mail application process, and may develop an online renewal application process, for any person who, as a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, is unable to renew ((his or her)) a license under ((subsections (6) and (9))) subsection (7) of this section because of the person's assignment, reassignment, or deployment for out-of-state military service.
(((15))) (13)(a) By October 1, 2019, law enforcement agencies that issue concealed pistol licenses shall develop and implement a procedure for the renewal of concealed pistol licenses through a mail application process, and may develop an online renewal application process, for any person who, as a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, is unable to renew his or her license under ((subsections (6) and (9))) subsection (7) of this section because of the person's assignment, reassignment, or deployment for out-of-state military service.
21 SHB 1163 (iii) Pay the renewal licensing fee under subsection (6) of this section, and, if applicable, the late renewal penalty under subsection (((9))) (7) of this section.
21 HB 1163 (iii) Pay the renewal licensing fee under subsection (6) of this section, and, if applicable, the late renewal penalty under subsection (((9))) (7) of this section.
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22 SHB 1163 (1) The license shall be revoked by a law enforcement agency immediately upon:
22 HB 1163 (1) The license shall be revoked by a law enforcement agency immediately upon:
23 SHB 1163 Any person whose license is revoked as a result of a forfeiture of a firearm under RCW 9.41.098(1)(d) may not reapply for a new license until the end of the revocation period.
23 HB 1163 Any person whose license is revoked as a result of a forfeiture of a firearm under RCW 9.41.098(1)(d) may not reapply for a new license until the end of the revocation period.
(5) A person aggrieved by a revocation of the person's concealed pistol license is entitled to seek review of the denial in superior court under section 12 of this act.
(5) A person aggrieved by a revocation of their concealed pistol license is entitled to seek review of the denial in superior court under section 12 of this act.
24 SHB 1163 (c) For issuing a permit to purchase firearms, concealed pistol license, or alien firearm license to a person ineligible for such a license;
24 HB 1163 (c) For issuing a permit to purchase firearms, concealed pistol license, or alien firearm license to a person ineligible for such a license;
(c))) Directing that erroneous information resulting either in the wrongful refusal to issue a permit to purchase firearms, concealed pistol license, or alien firearm license or in the wrongful denial of ((a purchase)) an application for the purchase or transfer of a firearm be corrected;
(c))) Directing that erroneous information resulting either in the wrongful refusal to issue a permit to purchase firearms, concealed pistol license, or alien firearm license or in the wrongful denial of a purchase application for a firearm be corrected;
25 SHB 1163 NEW SECTION.
25 HB 1163 NEW SECTION.
The petition must be made within 30 days of the denial of the permit application, revocation of a permit to purchase firearms, or denial of an application to purchase firearms and a copy must be delivered to the Washington state patrol firearms background check program.
The petition must be made within 30 days of the denial of the permit application or application to purchase firearms and a copy must be delivered to the Washington state patrol firearms background check program.
The petition must be made within 30 days of the denial of the concealed pistol license application or revocation of the concealed pistol license and a copy of the petition must be delivered to the applicable police chief or sheriff of the local law enforcement agency that denied the license application or revoked the license.
The petition must be made within 30 days of the denial of the concealed pistol license application and a copy of the petition must be delivered to the applicable police chief or sheriff of the local law enforcement agency that denied the license application.
(1) No dealer may sell or otherwise transfer, or expose for sale or transfer, or have in ((his or her)) the dealer's possession with intent to sell, or otherwise transfer, any pistol without being licensed as provided in this section.
(1) No dealer may sell or otherwise transfer, or expose for sale or transfer, or have in his or her possession with intent to sell, or otherwise transfer, any pistol without being licensed as provided in this section.
(2) No dealer may sell or otherwise transfer, or expose for sale or transfer, or have in ((his or her)) the dealer's possession with p.
(2) No dealer may sell or otherwise transfer, or expose for sale or transfer, or have in his or her possession with intent to sell, or otherwise transfer, any firearm other than a pistol without being licensed as provided in this section.
26 SHB 1163 intent to sell, or otherwise transfer, any firearm other than a pistol without being licensed as provided in this section.
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(3) No dealer may sell or otherwise transfer, or expose for sale or transfer, or have in ((his or her)) the dealer's possession with intent to sell, or otherwise transfer, any ammunition without being licensed as provided in this section.
26 HB 1163 (3) No dealer may sell or otherwise transfer, or expose for sale or transfer, or have in his or her possession with intent to sell, or otherwise transfer, any ammunition without being licensed as provided in this section.
(b) A dealer shall require every employee who may sell a firearm in the course of ((his or her)) employment to undergo fingerprinting and a background check in advance of engaging in the sale or transfer of firearms and to undergo a background check annually thereafter.
(b) A dealer shall require every employee who may sell a firearm in the course of his or her employment to undergo fingerprinting and a background check in advance of engaging in the sale or transfer of firearms and to undergo a background check annually thereafter.
Every employee shall comply with p.
Every employee shall comply with requirements concerning purchase applications and restrictions on delivery of firearms that are applicable to dealers.
27 SHB 1163 requirements concerning purchase applications and restrictions on delivery of firearms that are applicable to dealers.
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(6) As a condition of licensure, a dealer shall annually certify to the licensing authority, in writing and under penalty of perjury, that the dealer is in compliance with each licensure requirement established in this section.
27 HB 1163 (6) As a condition of licensure, a dealer shall annually certify to the licensing authority, in writing and under penalty of perjury, that the dealer is in compliance with each licensure requirement established in this section.
(B) Monitored by a remote central station that can contact law enforcement in the event of an alarm;
28 SHB 1163 (B) Monitored by a remote central station that can contact law enforcement in the event of an alarm;
28 HB 1163 (C) Capable of real-time monitoring of all exterior doors and windows, and all areas where firearms are stored;
(C) Capable of real-time monitoring of all exterior doors and windows, and all areas where firearms are stored;
(iv) The system shall be capable of recording 24 hours per day at a frame rate no less than 15 frames per second, and must either (A) p.
(iv) The system shall be capable of recording 24 hours per day at a frame rate no less than 15 frames per second, and must either (A) record continuously or (B) be activated by motion and remain active for at least 15 seconds after motion ceases to be detected;
29 SHB 1163 record continuously or (B) be activated by motion and remain active for at least 15 seconds after motion ceases to be detected;
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(v) The media or device on which recordings are stored shall be secured in a manner to protect the recording from tampering, unauthorized access or use, or theft;
29 HB 1163 (v) The media or device on which recordings are stored shall be secured in a manner to protect the recording from tampering, unauthorized access or use, or theft;
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(b) Promptly notify local law enforcement agencies and the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives of any loss, theft, or p.
30 SHB 1163 (b) Promptly notify local law enforcement agencies and the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives of any loss, theft, or unlawful transfer of any firearm or ammunition as soon as practicably possible and no later than 24 hours after the dealer knows or should know of the reportable event.
30 HB 1163 unlawful transfer of any firearm or ammunition as soon as practicably possible and no later than 24 hours after the dealer knows or should know of the reportable event.
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and (iii) Whether the dealer was inspected by the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives, and copies of any reports of p.
31 SHB 1163 (iii) Whether the dealer was inspected by the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives, and copies of any reports of violations or letters received from the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
31 HB 1163 violations or letters received from the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives.
nor (ii) under any circumstances unless the purchaser or transferee is personally known to the dealer or shall present clear evidence of ((his or her)) the purchaser's or transferee's identity and the purchaser or transferee presents a valid permit to purchase firearms.
nor (ii) under any circumstances unless the purchaser or transferee is personally known to the dealer or shall present clear evidence of his or her identity and the purchaser or transferee presents a valid permit to purchase firearms.
In addition to any other penalty provided for by law, the dealer is subject to mandatory permanent revocation of ((his or her)) the dealer's license and permanent ineligibility for a dealer's license.
In addition to any other penalty provided for by law, the dealer is subject to mandatory permanent revocation of his or her dealer's license and permanent ineligibility for a dealer's license.
(17)(a) A true record shall be made of every ((pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle)) firearm sold((, in a book kept for the purpose, the form of which may be prescribed by the director of licensing and shall be personally signed by the purchaser and by the person effecting the sale, each in the presence of the other, and)) or transferred, which shall contain the date of sale, the caliber, make, model and manufacturer's number of the weapon, the name, address, occupation, and place of birth of the purchaser or transferee, the identification number of the purchaser's or transferee's permit to purchase firearms, and a statement signed by the purchaser or transferee that ((he or she)) the purchaser or transferee is not ineligible under state or federal law to possess a p.
(17)(a) A true record shall be made of every ((pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle)) firearm sold((, in a book kept for the purpose, the form of which may be prescribed by the director of licensing and shall be personally signed by the purchaser and by the person effecting the sale, each in the presence of the other, and)) or transferred, which shall contain the date of sale, the caliber, make, model and manufacturer's number of the weapon, the name, address, occupation, and place of birth of the purchaser or transferee, the identification number of the purchaser's or transferee's permit to purchase firearms, and a statement signed by the purchaser or transferee that he or she is not ineligible under state or federal law to possess a firearm.
32 SHB 1163 firearm.
((The dealer shall retain the transfer record for six years.)) (b) The dealer shall transmit the information from the firearm transfer application, and the information from the sale or transfer record, through secure automated firearms e-check (SAFE) to the p.
((The dealer shall retain the transfer record for six years.)) (b) The dealer shall transmit the information from the firearm transfer application, and the information from the sale or transfer record, through secure automated firearms e-check (SAFE) to the Washington state patrol firearms background check program.
32 HB 1163 Washington state patrol firearms background check program.
The department of licensing shall keep copies or records of applications for concealed pistol licenses provided for in RCW 9.41.070, copies or records of applications for alien firearm licenses, copies or records of applications ((to)) for the purchase ((pistols or semiautomatic assault rifles)) or transfer of firearms provided for in RCW 9.41.090, and copies or records of ((pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle)) firearm transfers provided for in RCW p.
The department of licensing shall keep copies or records of applications for concealed pistol licenses provided for in RCW 9.41.070, copies or records of applications for alien firearm licenses, copies or records of applications ((to)) for the purchase ((pistols or semiautomatic assault rifles)) or transfer of firearms provided for in RCW 9.41.090, and copies or records of ((pistol or semiautomatic assault rifle)) firearm transfers provided for in RCW 9.41.110.
33 SHB 1163 9.41.110.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry, exhibit, display, or draw any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, or any other weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons.
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33 HB 1163 (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry, exhibit, display, or draw any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, or any other weapon apparently capable of producing bodily harm, in a manner, under circumstances, and at a time and place that either manifests an intent to intimidate another or that warrants alarm for the safety of other persons.
If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1) of this section, the person shall lose ((his or her)) the person's concealed pistol license and permit to purchase firearms, if any.
If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1) of this section, the person shall lose his or her concealed pistol license and permit to purchase firearms, if any.
(a) Any act committed by a person while in ((his or her)) the person's place of abode or fixed place of business;
(a) Any act committed by a person while in his or her place of abode or fixed place of business;
(b) Any person who by virtue of ((his or her)) the person's office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to preserve public safety, maintain public order, or to make arrests for offenses, while in the performance of such duty;
(b) Any person who by virtue of his or her office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to preserve public safety, maintain public order, or to make arrests for offenses, while in the performance of such duty;
(1) The clerk of the court shall enter any extreme risk protection order, including temporary extreme risk protection orders, issued under this chapter into a statewide judicial information system on the same day such order is issued, if possible, but no later than the next judicial day.
34 SHB 1163 (1) The clerk of the court shall enter any extreme risk protection order, including temporary extreme risk protection orders, issued under this chapter into a statewide judicial information system on the same day such order is issued, if possible, but no later than the next judicial day.
34 HB 1163 (2) A copy of an extreme risk protection order granted under this chapter, including temporary extreme risk protection orders, must be forwarded immediately by the clerk of the court, by electronic means if possible, to the law enforcement agency specified in the order.
(2) A copy of an extreme risk protection order granted under this chapter, including temporary extreme risk protection orders, must be forwarded immediately by the clerk of the court, by electronic means if possible, to the law enforcement agency specified in the order.
Upon receipt of the information, the department of licensing shall p.
Upon receipt of the information, the department of licensing shall determine if the respondent has a concealed pistol license.
35 SHB 1163 determine if the respondent has a concealed pistol license.
The law enforcement agency, upon receipt of such notification, shall immediately revoke the license.
The law enforcement agency, upon receipt of such notification, shall immediately revoke p.
35 HB 1163 the license.
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(e) Include measures to ensure data integrity and the confidentiality and security of all records and data transmitted and received by the system;
36 SHB 1163 (e) Include measures to ensure data integrity and the confidentiality and security of all records and data transmitted and received by the system;
(2) Upon receipt of a request from a dealer for a background check in connection with the sale or transfer of a firearm, the Washington state patrol shall:
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36 HB 1163 (2) Upon receipt of a request from a dealer for a background check in connection with the sale or transfer of a firearm, the Washington state patrol shall:
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The fee must be set at an amount necessary to cover the annual costs of operating and maintaining the firearm background check system but shall not exceed eighteen dollars.
37 SHB 1163 and maintaining the firearm background check system but shall not exceed eighteen dollars.
((It is the intent of the legislature that once the state firearm background check system is established, the fee established in this section will replace the fee required in RCW 9.41.090(7).)) (b) The background check fee required under this subsection does not apply to any background check conducted in connection with a pawnbroker's receipt of a pawned firearm or the redemption of a pawned firearm.
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37 HB 1163 background check system is established, the fee established in this section will replace the fee required in RCW 9.41.090(7).)) (b) The background check fee required under this subsection does not apply to any background check conducted in connection with a pawnbroker's receipt of a pawned firearm or the redemption of a pawned firearm.
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Action History

  1. Effective date 5/1/2027*.

  2. Chapter 370, 2025 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. President signed.

  6. Speaker signed.

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

  15. Minority; do not pass.

  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  17. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  18. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  19. Referred to Ways & Means.

  20. And refer to Ways & Means.

  21. Minority; do not pass.

  22. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  23. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  24. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM.

  25. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

  26. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  27. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  28. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 25).

  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  32. Minority; do not pass.

  33. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  34. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.

  35. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.

  36. Referred to Appropriations.

  37. Minority; do not pass.

  38. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  39. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.

  40. Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.

  41. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

  42. Prefiled for introduction.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (31)

Not signed on (119)

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Votes

Passed 57 Yea · 39 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 03800
Democrat 57102
Total 573902
% of votes cast 58%40%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Not Voting
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Not Voting
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Nay
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Nay
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Nay
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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Passed 29 Yea · 19 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 29001
Republican 01900
Total 291901
% of votes cast 59%39%0%2%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Yea
Claire Wilson Democrat Yea
Claudia Kauffman Democrat Yea
Deborah Krishnadasan Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Jesse Salomon Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Liz Lovelett Democrat Not Voting
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Sharon Shewmake Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
T'wina Nobles Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Yasmin Trudeau Democrat Yea
Chris Gildon Republican Nay
Curtis King Republican Nay
Drew MacEwen Republican Nay
Jeff Holy Republican Nay
Jeff Wilson Republican Nay
Jim McCune Republican Nay
John Braun Republican Nay
Judy Warnick Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Keith Wagoner Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Schoesler Republican Nay
Matt Boehnke Republican Nay
Nikki Torres Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Perry Dozier Republican Nay
Phil Fortunato Republican Nay
Ron Muzzall Republican Nay
Shelly Short Republican Nay

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Passed 58 Yea · 38 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 03701
Democrat 58101
Total 583802
% of votes cast 59%39%0%2%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Adam Bernbaum Democrat Yea
Adison Richards Democrat Yea
Adrian Cortes Democrat Yea
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Yea
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Brianna Thomas Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Not Voting
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Edwin Obras Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Janice Zahn Democrat Yea
Javier Valdez Democrat Nay
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Lisa Parshley Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Natasha Hill Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Osman Salahuddin Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shaun Scott Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Nay
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
Andrew Engell Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Brian Burnett Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Not Voting
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
David Stuebe Republican Nay
Deb Manjarrez Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Gloria Mendoza Republican Nay
Hunter Abell Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jeremie Dufault Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
John Ley Republican Nay
Joshua Penner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Nay
Matt Marshall Republican Nay
Michael Keaton Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Rob Chase Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1163?
HB 1163 is sponsored by Steve Tharinger (Democrat), Natasha Hill (Democrat), Osman Salahuddin (Democrat), Mary Fosse (Democrat), Lauren Davis (Democrat), April Berg (Democrat), Shelley Kloba (Democrat), Jake Fey (Democrat), Sharon Wylie (Democrat), Roger Goodman (Democrat), Chipalo Street (Democrat), Strom Peterson (Democrat), Tarra Simmons (Democrat), Mia Gregerson (Democrat), Beth Doglio (Democrat), Edwin Obras (Democrat), Nicole Macri (Democrat), Lisa Callan (Democrat), Joe Fitzgibbon (Democrat), Alex Ramel (Democrat), Lisa Parshley (Democrat), Cindy Ryu (Democrat), Julia Reed (Democrat), Davina Duerr (Democrat), Sharlett Mena (Democrat), Emily Alvarado (Democrat), Gerry Pollet (Democrat), Amy Walen (Democrat), Darya Farivar (Democrat), Jamila Taylor (Democrat), Liz Berry (Democrat), and Julio Cortes (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1163?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 06, 2025. Enacted.
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