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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5006

SB 5006: Waiver of firearm rights

Clarifying waiver of firearm rights.

Summary

  • Creates a new civil infraction for persons who have in their possession or control a firearm after filing a voluntary waiver of firearm rights that has not been revoked.
  • Permits a voluntary waiver of firearm rights to be submitted or revoked, either in writing or electronically, and requires the clerk of the court to notify a filer and any listed contacts when a voluntary waiver of firearm rights has been accepted or revoked.
  • Allows a filer to update contact information by making an electronic or written request to the clerk of the court.
  • Encourages mental health professionals and substance use disorder professionals to discuss with their patients the voluntary waiver of firearm rights.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5006), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 20, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2023
  4. Passed HouseMar 24, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 4, 2023
  6. LawMay 4, 2023
Prime sponsor
Jamie Pedersen (D-43)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
May 4, 2023
Session law
Chapter 262, Laws of 2023
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5006, SSB 5006

AN ACT Relating to clarifying waiver of firearm rights;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jamie Pedersen (D-43)

10 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Senator R-18Manka Dhingra D-45Noel Frame D-36Bob Hasegawa D-11Senator D-22Patty Kuderer D-48Mark Mullet D-5T'wina Nobles D-28Derek Stanford D-1Javier Valdez D-46

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5006
36 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican71201
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 24, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5006
61 Yea 35 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican33502
How each member voted

Yea (61)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 13, 2023
Version voted on: SSB 5006
33 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican51401
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (SSB 5006)
  2. Chapter 262, 2023 Laws. (SSB 5006)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5006)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5006)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5006)
  6. President signed. (SSB 5006)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 33; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5006)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5006)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5006)
  10. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5006)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 61; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5006)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5006)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5006)
  14. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5006)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5006)
  16. CRJ - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Civil Rights & Judiciary. (SSB 5006)
  17. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (SSB 5006)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 36; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SSB 5006)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5006)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5006)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5006)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5006)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5006)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5006)
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  31. Prefiled for introduction.

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