Bill

Court of appeals bailiffs

Concerning the authority of court of appeals bailiffs to assess threats to court of appeals judicial officers and staff members.

Sponsors

Senator DhingraPrimary

Senator CortesSecondarySenator KauffmanSecondarySenator LovickSecondarySenator NoblesSecondarySenator PedersenSecondarySenator RiccelliSecondary

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

Current status: Effective date 6/11/2026.

1. Mar 18, 2026
   Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. Mar 18, 2026
   Chapter 111, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 18, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 10, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 5, 2026
   Speaker signed.
6. Mar 5, 2026
   President signed.
7. Mar 4, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.
8. Feb 12, 2026
   First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
9. Feb 10, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
10. Jan 12, 2026
    First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

Hearings