BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2203

HB 2203: Interference with emergency

Creating the offense of reckless interference with emergency operations.

Summary

Creates the offense of reckless interference with active emergency operations.
Makes a person who has been convicted of or received a deferred prosecution for reckless interference with active emergency operations liable for the expense of an emergency response to the incident, not to exceed $25,000.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 2203), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to creating the offense of reckless interference with emergency operations;

Passed February 16, 2026

Version voted on: SHB 2203

94 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	1	0	1
Republican	37	1	0	1

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 2203)
Feb 24, 2026Referred to Transportation. (SHB 2203)
Feb 24, 2026And refer to Transportation. (SHB 2203)
Feb 24, 2026LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SHB 2203)
Feb 18, 2026First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 2203)
Feb 16, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SHB 2203)
Feb 16, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2203)
Feb 16, 20261st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2203)
Feb 16, 20261st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 11, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2203)
Feb 11, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 27, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2203)
Jan 27, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 22, 2026CS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2203)
Jan 22, 2026CS - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 22, 2026CS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 12, 2026First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Dec 29, 2025Prefiled for introduction.

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