Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 D cosponsors

SB 5356 — Concerning training provided by the criminal justice training commission.

Last action — Effective date 7/1/2026.

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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson (Democratic) on April 22, 2025.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of SB 5356 now emphasizes the importance of training for Title IX investigators and victim advocates across all educational settings, rather than only at institutions of higher education. This update highlights a broader application of trauma-informed practices and techniques for handling sexual assault cases, making the training accessible to a wider audience involved in these sensitive investigations. This change is significant because it expands the scope of protective measures and support for victims of sexual violence, potentially leading to better outcomes as various professionals can apply the learned approaches. Additionally, the amendment maintains a clear deadline for implementation, aiming for the training to take effect by July 1, 2026.

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S-1294.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5356 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senate Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senators Orwall, Hasegawa, Nobles, and C.
S-0627.1 SENATE BILL 5356 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Orwall, Hasegawa, Nobles, and C.
Wilson) READ FIRST TIME 02/07/25.
Wilson Read first time 01/20/25.
Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.
reenacting and amending RCW 43.101.276;
and reenacting and amending RCW 43.101.276.
and providing an effective date.
1 SSB 5356 IX investigators that serve institutions of higher education, and victim advocates can all benefit from the training.
1 SB 5356 IX investigators, and victim advocates can all benefit from the training.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission shall provide ongoing specialized, intensive, and integrative training for persons responsible for investigating sexual assault and other gender-based violence involving adult victims, including persons responsible for regularly investigating prohibited conduct at institutions of higher education under Title IX of the education amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the commission shall provide ongoing specialized, intensive, and integrative training for persons responsible for investigating sexual assault and other gender-based violence involving adult victims, including persons responsible for regularly investigating prohibited conduct under Title IX of the education amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C.
1681—1683, and as thereafter amended, and the highest ranking supervisors and commanders overseeing sexual assault and other gender-based violence investigations.
1681— 1683, and as thereafter amended, and the highest ranking supervisors and commanders overseeing sexual assault and other gender-based violence investigations.
2 SSB 5356 significant events in the investigative process, including for active investigations and cold cases.
2 SB 5356 significant events in the investigative process, including for active investigations and cold cases.
3 SSB 5356 (f) Take into account the training under RCW 43.101.272 in order to provide consistent and ((complimentary)) complementary training for investigators and prosecutors;
3 SB 5356 (f) Take into account the training under RCW 43.101.272 in order to provide consistent and ((complimentary)) complementary training for investigators and prosecutors;
4 SSB 5356 (4)(a) In developing the training for interacting with victims and responding to calls involving gender-based violence, the commission shall seek advice from the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs and experts on gender-based violence and the neurobiology of trauma.
4 SB 5356 (4)(a) In developing the training for interacting with victims and responding to calls involving gender-based violence, the commission shall seek advice from the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs and experts on gender-based violence and the neurobiology of trauma.
NEW SECTION.
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This act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Action History

  1. Effective date 7/1/2026.

  2. Chapter 125, 2025 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

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

  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  11. CS - Majority; do pass.

  12. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.

  13. Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM.

  14. First reading, referred to Community Safety.

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  17. 2nd substitute bill substituted (WM 25).

  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  19. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  20. Minority; without recommendation.

  21. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

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

  23. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

  24. Referred to Ways & Means.

  25. And refer to Ways & Means.

  26. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

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

  28. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.

  29. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#21)

Passed 95 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 36002
Democrat 59001
Total 95003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Andrew Engell Republican Yea
April Connors Republican Yea
Brian Burnett Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Yea
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
David Stuebe Republican Yea
Deb Manjarrez Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Gloria Mendoza Republican Not Voting
Hunter Abell Republican Yea
Jenny Graham Republican Yea
Jeremie Dufault Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Joel McEntire Republican Not Voting
John Ley Republican Yea
Joshua Penner Republican Yea
Kevin Waters Republican Yea
Mark Klicker Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Matt Marshall Republican Yea
Michael Keaton Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Peter Abbarno Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Sam Low Republican Yea
Skyler Rude Republican Yea
Stephanie Barnard Republican Yea
Stephanie McClintock Republican Yea
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea
Travis Couture Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#9)

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 30000
Republican 19000
Total 49000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
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 Yea
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 Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jeff Wilson Republican Yea
Jim McCune Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Goehner Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Leonard Christian Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Matt Boehnke Republican Yea
Nikki Torres Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Perry Dozier Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Ron Muzzall Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5356?
SB 5356 is sponsored by Claire Wilson (Democrat), T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), and Tina Orwall (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5356?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2025. Enacted.
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