BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

HB 1439: Age of consent

Providing for a study to review the age of consent in Washington.

Summary

Directs the Washington state institute for public policy to review Washington law to determine all areas in Washington law in which the age of consent is statutorily established including but not limited to entering a marriage contract, entering into a legal contractual obligation, executing a will, the ability to vote, making health care decisions, receiving mental health or chemical dependency treatment, and…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to a study to review the age of consent in Washington;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1439 (2021–22) Military surplus vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1439 (2019–20) Concealed firearm permission · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1439 (2017–18) Higher ed student protection · Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2018
HB 1439 (2015–16) CWU online alt. credit model · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1439 (2013–14) Autonomous vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1439 (2011–12) Horse brand inspection · Did not pass · died in committee