BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2417: Military code/victim rights

Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington.

Summary

Specifies the rights of a victim of an offense under the Washington Code of Military Justice, including the right to notice of hearings, the right to confer with counsel, and the right to restitution, if available.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2417), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2026

IntroducedJan 13, 2026
Out of committeeJan 30, 2026
Passed HouseFeb 11, 2026
Passed SenateMar 3, 2026
GovernorMar 11, 2026
LawMar 11, 2026

Prime sponsor: Michael Keaton (R-25)
Introduced: January 13, 2026 in the House
Last action: March 11, 2026
Session law: Chapter 28, Laws of 2026
Requested by: State agency
Companion bill: SB 6029
Budget: Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington;

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 11, 2026

Version voted on: HB 2417

95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	57	0	0	2
Republican	38	0	0	1

How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2026

Version voted on: HB 2417

49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	0
Republican	19	0	0	0

How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

Mar 11, 2026Effective date 6/11/2026.
Mar 11, 2026Chapter 28, 2026 Laws.
Mar 11, 2026Governor signed.
Mar 5, 2026Delivered to Governor.
Mar 4, 2026Speaker signed.
Mar 4, 2026President signed.
Mar 3, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Mar 3, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 27, 2026Placed on second reading consent calendar.
Feb 25, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 24, 2026SGTE - Majority; do pass.
Feb 13, 2026First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
Feb 11, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.
Feb 11, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 6, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 30, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 28, 2026TEDV - Majority; do pass.
Jan 28, 2026TEDV - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 13, 2026First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

HB 2417 in other sessions

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

HB 2417 (2023–24) Renewable energy loans · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2417 (2019–20) Community custody terms · Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2020
HB 2417 (2017–18) Southern resident orcas · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2417 (2015–16) Driver's licenses · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2417 (2013–14) Econ devel finance authority · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2417 (2011–12) Dock construction · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2417 (2009–10) Renewable energy credits/tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2417 (2007–08) Property tax deferral · Did not pass · died in committee

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