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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 6246

SB 6246: Firearm info./mental health

Concerning transmission of information relating to firearm prohibitions for persons committed for mental health treatment.

Summary

  • Requires a court to issue a firearms prohibition order when a person's felony charges are dismissed based on incompetency to stand trial and the person is not committed to a facility for treatment.
  • Requires court clerks to send firearm prohibition information relating to involuntary commitment to the criminal division of the county prosecutor in the county of commitment.
  • Prohibits a court from restoring the firearm rights of a person who lost their firearm rights due to involuntary commitment and is currently subject to an extreme risk protection order.

From the Engrossed Senate Bill Report (ESB 6246), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 26, 2024
  6. LawMar 26, 2024
Prime sponsor
Manka Dhingra (D-45)
Introduced
January 16, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 26, 2024
Session law
Chapter 290, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the transmission of information relating to firearm prohibitions for persons committed for mental health treatment;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Manka Dhingra (D-45)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Patty Kuderer D-48T'wina Nobles D-28Rebecca Saldaña D-37Javier Valdez D-46Lisa Wellman D-41Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2024
Version voted on: ESB 6246
37 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican81101
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed February 27, 2024
Version voted on: ESB 6246
84 Yea 11 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican261103
How each member voted

Yea (84)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: ESB 6246
34 Yea 15 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican51500
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024. (ESB 6246)
  2. Chapter 290, 2024 Laws. (ESB 6246)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 6246)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 6246)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 6246)
  6. President signed. (ESB 6246)
  7. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESB 6246)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 34; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESB 6246)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESB 6246)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6246)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESB 6246)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 6246)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 6246)
  14. CRJ - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESB 6246)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 6246)
  16. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (ESB 6246)
  17. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESB 6246)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 11; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESB 6246)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 6246)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 6246)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 6246)
  22. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 6246)
  23. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 6246)
  24. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 6246)
  25. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESB 6246)
  26. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESB 6246)

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