Bill

Weapons in certain areas

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.

Sponsors

Senator ValdezPrimary

Representative SecondarySenator DhingraSecondarySenator FrameSecondarySenator NoblesSecondarySenator PedersenSecondarySenator SaldañaSecondarySenator SalomonSecondarySenator StanfordSecondarySenator WellmanSecondarySenator WilsonSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

1. Jan 26, 2026
   First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
2. Jan 21, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0.
3. Mar 7, 2025
   First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
4. Mar 5, 2025
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 0.
5. Jan 13, 2025
   First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

Hearings