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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1840

HB 1840: Firearms/restraining orders

Concerning firearms laws for persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders.

Summary

  • Prohibits possession of a firearm by a person subject to certain protection, no-contact, and restraining orders, and requires the person to surrender firearms, dangerous weapons, and the person's concealed pistol license while the order is in place.
  • Includes sexual assault protection orders on the list of orders qualifying for weapons surrender under current law.
  • Requires law enforcement agencies to develop policies and procedures for handling surrendered weapons.
  • Requires development and use of a pattern form to document compliance with court ordered weapons and concealed pistol license surrender.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1840), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2014
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 2013
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 12, 2013
  4. Passed SenateMar 6, 2014
  5. GovernorMar 28, 2014
  6. LawMar 28, 2014
Prime sponsor
Roger Goodman (D-45)
Introduced
February 12, 2013 in the House
Last action
March 28, 2014
Session law
Chapter 111, Laws of 2014
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1840, ESHB 1840

AN ACT Relating to firearms laws concerning persons subject to no-contact orders, protection orders, and restraining orders;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Roger Goodman (D-45)

10 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mike Hope R-44Ross Hunter D-48Jamie Pedersen D-43Steve Bergquist D-11Cyrus Habib D-48Jake Fey D-27Cindy Ryu D-32Laurie Jinkins D-27Gerry Pollet D-46Steve Tharinger D-24

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1840
61 Yea 37 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat51400
Republican103300
How each member voted

Yea (61)

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House · Final Passage

Passed February 12, 2014
Version voted on: ESHB 1840
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican43000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 6, 2014
Version voted on: ESHB 1840
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican24000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/12/2014*. (ESHB 1840)
  2. Chapter 111, 2014 Laws. (ESHB 1840)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1840)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1840)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1840)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1840)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1840)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1840)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1840)
  10. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1840)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1840)
  12. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1840)
  13. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1840)
  14. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1840)
  15. Returned to second reading for amendment. (ESHB 1840)
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1840)
  17. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1840)
  18. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1840)
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1840)
  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1840)
  21. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1840)
  22. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESHB 1840)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1840)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1840)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1840)
  26. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1840)
  27. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1840)
  28. Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1840)
  29. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1840)
  30. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1840)
  31. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  32. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1840)
  33. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1840)
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  36. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1840)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1840)
  38. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee.
  39. Minority; do not pass.
  40. JUDI - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  41. First reading, referred to Judiciary.

HB 1840 in other sessions

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