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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5256

SB 5256: Sexual assault protect order

Concerning sexual assault protection orders.

Summary

  • Provides that sexual assault protection orders may be permanent, rather than having a two-year maximum.
  • Modifies the procedure for renewal of a sexual assault protection order to require renewal unless the respondent shows that he or she will not engage in or attempt contact with the petitioner after the order expires.
  • Establishes procedures for a respondent to petition to terminate or modify the terms of a sexual assault protection order, including terms related to firearms, dangerous weapons, or concealed pistol licenses.
  • Provides that the crime of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm based on being subject to a court order involving an intimate partner that meets certain criteria does not apply to a person restrained under a sexual assault protection order that has been modified to remove firearms restrictions.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5256), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2017
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2017
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 2017
  5. GovernorMay 5, 2017
  6. LawMay 5, 2017
Prime sponsor
Joe Fain (R-47)
Introduced
January 18, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
May 5, 2017
Session law
Chapter 233, Laws of 2017
Companion bill
HB 1384
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5256, ESSB 5256

AN ACT Relating to sexual assault protection orders;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe Fain (R-47)

9 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jamie Pedersen D-43Hans Zeiger R-25Guy Palumbo D-1Mark Miloscia R-30Senator D-46Jeannie Darneille D-27Maralyn Chase D-32Patty Kuderer D-48Senator D-22

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5256
43 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25000
Republican18600
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage

Passed April 6, 2017
Version voted on: ESSB 5256
75 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat50000
Republican252201
How each member voted

Yea (75)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017. (ESSB 5256)
  2. Chapter 233, 2017 Laws. (ESSB 5256)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5256)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5256)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5256)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5256)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 75; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5256)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5256)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5256)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5256)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5256)
  12. JUDI - Majority; do pass. (ESSB 5256)
  13. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5256)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5256)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5256)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5256)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5256)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  19. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5256)
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  21. On motion, referred to Rules Green Sheet for second reading. (ESSB 5256)
  22. On motion, referred to Rules Green Sheet for second reading.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5256)
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  25. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5256)
  26. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  27. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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