BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5029: Law enforcement

Concerning law enforcement.

Summary

Modifies provisions reflecting the law as amended by Initiative 940, including provisions relating to training, rendering first aid, the criminal liability standard for use of deadly force, and independent investigations of deadly force incidents.
Requires the state to reimburse a peace officer for reasonable defense costs when the officer is found not guilty or charges are dismissed by reason of justifiable homicide, justifiable use of deadly force, or self-defense, for actions taken while on duty or otherwise within the scope of authority as a peace officer.

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Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to law enforcement;

No recorded floor votes.

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

SB 5029 (2025–26) DOC release transportation · Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2025
SB 5029 (2023–24) School district boards · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5029 (2021–22) Investment project tax defs. · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5029 (2017–18) No-contact order/trafficking · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5029 (2015–16) Digital assets, access to · Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2016
SB 5029 (2013–14) Washington investment trust · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5029 (2011–12) Beer and wine tasting · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5029 (2009–10) Campaign funds & disclosure · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor