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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1054

HB 1054: Peace officer tactics, equip

Establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers.

Summary

  • Prohibits peace officers from using chokeholds and neck restraints.
  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies from acquiring or using certain types of military equipment.
  • Establishes restrictions on the use of tear gas, vehicular pursuits, and firing upon moving vehicles.
  • Prohibits a peace officer from seeking, and a court from issuing, a search or arrest warrant granting an express exception to the "knock and announce" rule.
  • Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures to ensure that uniformed peace officers are reasonably identifiable.
  • Requires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to convene a work group for the purpose of developing model policies on the use and training of canine teams.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1054), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2021
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2021
  4. Passed SenateApr 6, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 18, 2021
  6. LawMay 18, 2021
Prime sponsor
Jesse Johnson (D-30)
Introduced
January 11, 2021 in the House
Last action
May 18, 2021
Session law
Chapter 320, Laws of 2021
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1054, ESHB 1054

AN ACT Relating to establishing requirements for tactics and equipment used by peace officers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jesse Johnson (D-30)

35 co-sponsors (35 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Debra Entenman D-47Laurie Dolan D-22Cindy Ryu D-32Liz Berry D-36Tarra Simmons D-23Jessica Bateman D-22Shelley Kloba D-1Debra Lekanoff D-40Davina Duerr D-1Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Vandana Slatter D-48Sharon Wylie D-49Bill Ramos D-5April Berg D-44Steve Tharinger D-24Alex Ramel D-40Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Tana Senn D-41Strom Peterson D-21Mia Gregerson D-33Javier Valdez D-46Lisa Callan D-5David Hackney D-11Melanie Morgan D-29Frank Chopp D-43Eileen Cody D-34Timm Ormsby D-3Jamila Taylor D-30Noel Frame D-36Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Nicole Macri D-43Lauren Davis D-32Gerry Pollet D-46Steve Bergquist D-11Kirsten Harris-Talley D-37

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1054
54 Yea 43 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat53400
Republican13901
How each member voted

Yea (54)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 6, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1054
27 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26300
Republican11900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as recommended by the Conference Committee

Passed April 23, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1054
55 Yea 42 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54300
Republican13901
How each member voted

Yea (55)

Excused (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Recommended by Conference Committee

Passed April 23, 2021
Version voted on: ESHB 1054
28 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican11801
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021. (ESHB 1054)
  2. Chapter 320, 2021 Laws. (ESHB 1054)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1054)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1054)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1054)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1054)
  7. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 55; nays, 42; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1054)
  8. Conference committee report adopted. (ESHB 1054)
  9. Passed final passage as recommended by conference committee; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1054)
  10. Conference committee report adopted. (ESHB 1054)
  11. Conference committee report; received 10:15 AM 4/22/2021. (ESHB 1054)
  12. Conference committee report; received 10:19 AM 4/22/2021. (ESHB 1054)
  13. Signed by Senators Dhingra, Padden, Pedersen; Representatives Goodman, Johnson, J., Mosbrucker. (ESHB 1054)
  14. Conference committee appointed. Senators Pedersen, Dhingra, Padden. (ESHB 1054)
  15. Conference committee request granted. (ESHB 1054)
  16. House refuses to concur in the Senate amendments. Asks Senate for Conference thereon. (ESHB 1054)
  17. Conference committee appointed. Representatives Johnson, J., Goodman, Mosbrucker. (ESHB 1054)
  18. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESHB 1054)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1054)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1054)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1054)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1054)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1054)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1054)
  25. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1054)
  26. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1054)
  27. Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 43; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1054)
  28. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1054)
  29. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1054)
  30. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1054)
  31. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  32. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1054)
  33. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  34. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1054)
  35. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  36. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1054)
  37. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1054)
  38. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1054)
  39. Minority; do not pass.
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. PS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  42. PS - Executive action taken by committee.
  43. First reading, referred to Public Safety.
  44. Prefiled for introduction.

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