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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1958: Sexually protective devices

Concerning nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a sexually protective device.

Summary

Creates a civil cause of action for nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a sexually protective device, or for misleading a person into believing that a sexually protective device was used.
Prescribes penalties, including statutory damages of $5,000 per violation, and requires the court to award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to a prevailing plaintiff.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1958), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2024

IntroducedJan 8, 2024
Out of committeeJan 23, 2024
Passed HouseFeb 7, 2024
Passed SenateMar 1, 2024
GovernorMar 26, 2024
LawMar 26, 2024

Prime sponsor: Liz Berry (D-36)
Introduced: January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action: March 26, 2024
Session law: Chapter 254, Laws of 2024
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1958, SHB 1958

AN ACT Relating to nonconsensual removal of or tampering with a sexually protective device;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Liz Berry (D-36)

14 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Tina Orwall D-33 Cindy Ryu D-32 Joe Fitzgibbon D-34 Mari Leavitt D-28 Alex Ramel D-40 Julia Reed D-36 Tarra Simmons D-23 Timm Ormsby D-3 Mary Fosse D-38 Debra Lekanoff D-40 Kristine Reeves D-30 Gerry Pollet D-46 Lauren Davis D-32 Beth Doglio D-22

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2024

Version voted on: HB 1958

64 Yea 33 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	58	0	0	0
Republican	6	33	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (64)

Nay (33)

Excused (1)

Bruce Chandler R-15

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 1, 2024

Version voted on: HB 1958

43 Yea 6 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	29	0	0	0
Republican	14	6	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (43)

Nay (6)

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History

Mar 26, 2024Effective date 7/1/2024.
Mar 26, 2024Chapter 254, 2024 Laws.
Mar 26, 2024Governor signed.
Mar 6, 2024Delivered to Governor.
Mar 5, 2024President signed.
Mar 4, 2024Speaker signed.
Mar 1, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Mar 1, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 28, 2024Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 21, 2024Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 20, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 20, 2024Minority; do not pass.
Feb 20, 2024LAW - Majority; do pass.
Feb 9, 2024First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
Feb 7, 2024Third reading, passed; yeas, 64; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 1.
Feb 7, 2024Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 2, 2024Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 23, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 19, 2024CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 19, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 19, 2024CRJ - Majority; do pass.
Jan 8, 2024First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Dec 15, 2023Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1958 in other sessions

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

HB 1958 (2025–26) Interstate bridge toll bonds · Enacted · Chapter 400, Laws of 2025
HB 1958 (2021–22) Shovel-ready site cert. · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1958 (2019–20) Wildland fires/aviation · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1958 (2017–18) RTA taxes/whole parcel · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1958 (2015–16) Textbook costs, higher ed · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1958 (2013–14) Centralized payroll services · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1958 (2011–12) State office of civil rights · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1958 (2009–10) Healthcare auth'ty ombudsman · Did not pass · died in committee

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