Pending and enacted firearms legislation by state
This tracker displays legislation from the current session.
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Last action: Effective date 3/24/2026*. (2026-03-24)
Sponsor: Osman Salahuddin D
Concerning the regulation of firearm manufacturing.
Last action: Effective date 6/11/2026*. (2026-03-18)
Sponsor: Timm Ormsby D
Concerning firearms background check.
Last action: Effective date 5/1/2027*. (2025-05-20)
Sponsor: Liz Berry D
Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.
Last action: Effective date 7/27/2025*. (2025-05-17)
Sponsor: Marko Liias D
Concerning recreational fishing and hunting licenses.
Last action: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (2026-03-12)
Sponsor: Jim Walsh R
Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms purchases or transfers.
Last action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2026-03-12)
Sponsor: Javier Valdez D
Restricting the possession of weapons on the premises of state or local public buildings, parks or playground facilities where children are likely to be present, and county fairs and county fair facilities.
Last action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (2026-03-12)
Sponsor: Keith Wagoner R
Revised for 1st substitute: Imposing community custody after a conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm.
Last action: House Rules "X" file. (2026-02-19)
Sponsor: Beth Doglio D
Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.
Last action: First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (2026-01-27)
Sponsor: Javier Valdez D
Concerning the regulation of firearm manufacturing.
Last action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM. (2026-01-21)
Sponsor: Lauren Davis D
Establishing a juvenile firearm early intervention alternative.
Last action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM. (2026-01-19)
Sponsor: Sam Low R
Updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations.
Last action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM. (2026-01-19)
Sponsor: Jesse Salomon D
Establishing state standards for the labeling of imitation firearms sold inside Washington state.
Last action: First reading, referred to Human Services. (2026-01-16)
Sponsor: Phil Fortunato R
Concerning offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile.
Last action: First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: T'wina Nobles D
Concerning firearms background check.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Joe Fitzgibbon D
Concerning recreational fishing and hunting licenses.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Travis Couture R
Concerning criminal justice and the recovery of firearms used in the commission of a crime.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Matt Marshall R
Concerning firearms.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Mike Volz R
Providing reimbursement of firearm background check fees.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: David Hackney D
Concerning offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Kristine Reeves D
Enhancing public safety by requiring financial responsibility to purchase or possess a firearm or operate a firearm range.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: My-Linh Thai D
Imposing a new tax on firearms, firearm parts, and ammunition.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Phil Fortunato R
Exempting a concealed pistol license holder from the prohibition against importing firearms classified as assault rifles.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Phil Fortunato R
Concerning background check system for firearms transfers.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Leonard Christian R
Modifying sentencing standards for juvenile firearm offenses.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Marko Liias D
Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: John Lovick D
Protecting the public from gun violence by establishing additional requirements for the business operations of licensed firearms dealers.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Darya Farivar D
Enhancing public safety by limiting bulk purchases and transfers of firearms and ammunition.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Keith Wagoner R
Concerning Washington state patrol providing firearm background checks when state record systems are unavailable.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Tarra Simmons D
Concerning restoration of the right to possess a firearm.
Last action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (2026-01-12)
Sponsor: Sam Low R
Promoting public safety and deterring unlawful firearm possession by increasing criminal penalties for unlawful possession of a firearm.
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