HB 1132 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Enhancing public safety by limiting bulk purchases and transfers of firearms and ammunition.

HB 1132 updates Washington's firearm dealer licensing rules to enhance safety. It requires dealers to implement strict security measures, including alarms monitored by law enforcement, locked storage for firearms during non-business hours, and digital surveillance systems covering all sales areas. The bill mandates annual background checks for all employees selling firearms and prohibits temporary sales outside licensed locations except at designated gun shows. It also requires dealers to annually certify compliance with all licensing conditions and face permanent license loss for violations. These provisions directly affect licensed firearm dealers operating in Washington state.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026

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Bill → Substitute Bill · 7 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from H-0316.1 to H-0595.1 and changed from a House Bill to a Substitute Bill, indicating it has been amended by a committee. The primary substantive change is a shift in focus from general civil penalties for infractions to specific regulations for licensed firearm dealers, including new requirements for security systems, video surveillance, record-keeping, and insurance. The bill also introduces strict limits on bulk sales of firearms and ammunition, with specific exemptions for law enforcement and certain private transactions.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from a general public safety act with broad civil penalties to a targeted regulation specifically governing licensed firearm dealers' operations, security measures, and sales limits.

SCOPE

The bill's title and subject matter changed from a general public safety act to specifically regulating licensed firearm dealers and limiting bulk purchases.

REQUIREMENT

New mandatory requirements were added for dealers, including specific security alarm features, digital video surveillance with audio, and liability insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000.

Dealers must now maintain detailed records of all firearms and ammunition, including monthly backups and annual reporting to the attorney general regarding trace requests.

New restrictions limit dealers to selling no more than one firearm or 1,000 rounds of ammunition per purchaser within a 30-day period.

ENFORCEMENT

Enforcement mechanisms changed from general civil infractions with specific fine amounts to license forfeiture for dealers who violate the new bulk sale or security requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

Exemptions for bulk sale limits were expanded to include ammunition exchanges and returns, and updated to explicitly include ammunition in estate transfer provisions.

TECHNICAL

The bill was renumbered from H-0316.1 to H-0595.1 and updated to reflect its status as a Substitute Bill after committee review.

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Committee

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Feb 4, 2025

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Jan 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Jan 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.

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Jan 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.

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1 primary · 26 co-sponsors