WA People
BILL · 1993–94 SESSION

HB 2329: Firearms/committed persons

Strengthening restrictions on possession of firearms by committed persons.

Summary

  • Provides that unlawful possession of a firearm by a person committed, voluntarily or involuntarily, for treatment of mental illness is a class C felony. Establishes procedures for reinstatement of the right to possess a firearm for persons who were committed, including burden of proof that he or she is not a danger to themselves or others.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2329), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 1994
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Tom Campbell (D-2)
Introduced
January 14, 1994 in the House
Last action
March 11, 1994
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tom Campbell (D-2)

19 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 16 Republicans)

Ida Ballasiotes R-41Jeanine Long R-44David Chappell D-20Jesse Wineberry D-37Jean Marie Brough R-30Gigi Talcott R-28Steve Van Luven R-48Bill Brumsickle R-20Val Stevens R-39Karen Schmidt R-23Jeannette Wood R-21Elmira Forner R-47Mark Schoesler R-9Mike Padden R-4Phil Dyer R-5Gary Chandler R-13Dave Mastin R-16Evan Jones D-24Todd Mielke R-6

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 2329 in other sessions

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