BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1855: Juvenile firearm possession

Addressing juvenile offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm.

Summary

Provides state grant funding for up to three local governments that have demonstrated a need for services for juveniles who are alleged to have committed unlawful possession of a firearm.
Requires a Washington State Institute for Public Policy literature review of interventions for individuals alleged to have committed or adjudicated for juvenile unlawful possession of a firearm offenses with a report due December 1, 2019.
Makes the fourth offense for juvenile unlawful possession of a firearm an offense that triggers a standard range of 15 to 36 weeks at a juvenile rehabilitation institution.
Requires a minimum of six months community supervision (county probation) for juveniles adjudicated for juvenile Unlawful Possession of a Firearm who are not confined in a juvenile rehabilitation institution.

From the House Bill Analysis 2019 (HB 1855), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to juvenile offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm;

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

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