BILL · 2001–02 SESSION

HB 2314: Terrorism

Increasing penalties for terrorism offenses.

Summary

$ Enacts the Washington AntiTerrorism Act of 2002.
$ Includes terrorism-related definitions, such as "terroristic intent" and "weapon of mass destruction," within criminal code provisions.
$ Creates specific felony terrorism crimes of terrorism in the first and second third degrees; unlawful use or possession of a weapon of mass destruction; threatening acts of terrorism; providing material support or resources to terrorists; and unlawful possession of false identification for terrorist.
$ Includes terrorism crimes within sentencing provisions for adults.
$ Makes terrorism in the first degree an alternate means of aggravated first degree murder, which is subject to the death penalty or life imprisonment without release.
$ Adds terrorism crimes to criminal profiteering law, regardless of financial gain.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2314), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to criminal penalties for terrorism offenses;

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

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