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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1223

HB 1223: Custodial interrogations

Enacting the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act.

Summary

  • Requires law enforcement officers to electronically record custodial interrogations if the interrogation is of a juvenile or related to a felony.
  • Requires law enforcement officers to electronically record audio and video of qualifying custodial interrogations at a jail, police or sheriff's station, holding cell, or correctional or detention facility.
  • Requires law enforcement officers to electronically record, at minimum, audio of qualifying custodial interrogations at any other place of detention.
  • Requires law enforcement agencies to establish and enforce rules and procedures relating to electronic recordings of custodial interrogations.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 1223), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 2021
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2021
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2021
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 2021
  5. GovernorMay 18, 2021
  6. LawMay 18, 2021
Prime sponsor
Strom Peterson (D-21)
Introduced
January 15, 2021 in the House
Last action
May 18, 2021
Session law
Chapter 329, Laws of 2021
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1223, SHB 1223

AN ACT Relating to the uniform electronic recordation of custodial interrogations act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Strom Peterson (D-21)

17 co-sponsors (17 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Tarra Simmons D-23Jessica Bateman D-22Mike Sells D-38Lauren Davis D-32John Lovick D-44Tina Orwall D-33Cindy Ryu D-32Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Tana Senn D-41Laurie Dolan D-22Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Timm Ormsby D-3Mia Gregerson D-33David Hackney D-11Javier Valdez D-46Nicole Macri D-43Noel Frame D-36

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1223
54 Yea 43 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54201
Republican04100
How each member voted

Yea (54)

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 10, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1223
27 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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

Passed April 10, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1223
28 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 14, 2021
Version voted on: SHB 1223
56 Yea 41 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56100
Republican04001
How each member voted

Yea (56)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/25/2021*. (SHB 1223)
  2. Chapter 329, 2021 Laws. (SHB 1223)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 1223)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 1223)
  5. President signed. (SHB 1223)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 1223)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 56; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1223)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (SHB 1223)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1223)
  10. Vote on third reading will be reconsidered. (SHB 1223)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1223)
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1223)
  13. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (SHB 1223)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1223)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1223)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass. (SHB 1223)
  17. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1223)
  18. Referred to Ways & Means. (SHB 1223)
  19. And refer to Ways & Means. (SHB 1223)
  20. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1223)
  21. TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Law & Justice. (SHB 1223)
  22. Referred to Transportation. (SHB 1223)
  23. And refer to Transportation. (SHB 1223)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1223)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1223)
  26. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 1223)
  27. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 1223)
  28. Third reading, passed; yeas, 54; nays, 43; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 1223)
  29. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1223)
  30. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1223)
  31. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1223)
  32. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  33. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  34. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1223)
  35. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1223)
  36. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1223)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1223)
  38. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  39. Minority; do not pass.
  40. Minority; without recommendation.
  41. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  42. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  43. Referred to Transportation.
  44. PS - Executive action taken by committee.
  45. Minority; without recommendation.
  46. Minority; do not pass.
  47. PS - Majority; do pass.
  48. First reading, referred to Public Safety.

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