BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 5735: Imitation firearm labeling

Establishing state standards for the labeling of imitation firearms sold inside Washington state.

Summary

Requires imitation firearms manufactured after July 1, 2005, to be accompanied by safety-related advisories.
Prohibits manufacturers, importers, and distributors from altering mandated markings in ways that make imitation firearms look more like actual firearms.
Penalizes manufacturers, importers, and distributors for failing to comply with federal laws and regulations governing the marking of imitation firearms.
Creates exemptions for imitation firearms used for specific purposes and brightly colored or translucent imitation firearms.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5735), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to establishing state standards for the labeling of imitation firearms sold inside Washington state;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

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

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