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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1163

HB 1163: Firearm purchase

Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.

Summary

  • Provides that a dealer may not transfer a firearm to a purchaser or transferee unless the person has a valid permit to purchase firearms, and establishes requirements for the application, issuance, and revocation of permits to purchase firearms.
  • Requires proof of completion of required firearms safety training in order to obtain a permit to purchase firearms or a concealed pistol license, updates training program components, and requires certification of training programs.
  • Specifies the circumstances where the transfer of a firearm may be delayed.
  • Applies application, transfer record, and recordkeeping requirements to all firearms transfers.
  • Establishes reporting requirements relating to permits to purchase firearms and concealed pistol licenses.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1163), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 8, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 14, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 20, 2025
  6. LawMay 20, 2025
Prime sponsor
Liz Berry (D-36)
Introduced
January 13, 2025 in the House
Last action
May 20, 2025
Session law
Chapter 370, Laws of 2025
Companion bill
SB 5140
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1163, SHB 1163, 2SHB 1163, E2SHB 1163

AN ACT Relating to enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms by requiring a permit to purchase firearms, specifying requirements and standards for firearms safety training programs and issuance of concealed pistol licenses, specifying circumstances where a firearm transfer may be delayed, requiring recordkeeping for all firearm transfers, and establishing reporting requirements regarding permits to purchase firearms and concealed pistol licenses;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Liz Berry (D-36)

31 co-sponsors (31 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Jamila Taylor D-30Darya Farivar D-46Amy Walen D-48Gerry Pollet D-46Emily Alvarado D-34Sharlett Mena D-29Davina Duerr D-1Julia Reed D-36Cindy Ryu D-32Lisa Parshley D-22Alex Ramel D-40Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Lisa Callan D-5Nicole Macri D-43Julio Cortes D-38Edwin Obras D-33Beth Doglio D-22Mia Gregerson D-33Tarra Simmons D-23Strom Peterson D-21Chipalo Street D-37Roger Goodman D-45Sharon Wylie D-49Jake Fey D-27Shelley Kloba D-1April Berg D-44Lauren Davis D-32Mary Fosse D-38Osman Salahuddin D-48Natasha Hill D-3Steve Tharinger D-24

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2025
Version voted on: E2SHB 1163
58 Yea 38 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican03801
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (2)

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

Passed April 14, 2025
Version voted on: E2SHB 1163
29 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29001
Republican01900
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 22, 2025
Version voted on: E2SHB 1163
57 Yea 39 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican03900
How each member voted

Yea (57)

Excused (2)

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History

  1. Effective date 5/1/2027*. (E2SHB 1163)
  2. Chapter 370, 2025 Laws. (E2SHB 1163)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SHB 1163)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1163)
  5. President signed. (E2SHB 1163)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1163)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 57; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1163)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1163)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 1163)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1163)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SHB 1163)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1163)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1163)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1163)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1163)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1163)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1163)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1163)
  19. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1163)
  20. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1163)
  21. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (E2SHB 1163)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1163)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1163)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1163)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1163)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1163)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1163)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1163)
  30. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1163)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1163)
  33. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  34. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1163)
  35. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1163)
  36. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1163)
  37. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1163)
  38. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1163)
  39. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  40. Minority; do not pass.
  41. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  42. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1163)
  43. Referred to Appropriations.
  44. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1163)
  45. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1163)
  46. Minority; do not pass.
  47. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  48. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  49. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
  50. Prefiled for introduction.

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