Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms.

The bill title was updated from 'Second Substitute' to 'Engrossed Second Substitute', indicating it has passed both houses in identical form.

All section numbers were incremented by one (e.g., Sec. 13 became Sec. 14) to reorganize the bill's structure.

The ability to petition a court for a writ of mandamus was expanded to include wrongful denials of permit-to-purchase applications, previously limited to concealed pistol licenses and alien firearm licenses.

The effective date for most provisions of the act was delayed from November 1, 2025, to November 1, 2026.

The deadline for required funding to keep the act in effect remains June 30, 2025, meaning the act could become null and void if funding is not secured by that date.

Updated applicant information requirements to explicitly request the applicant's full name, address, and date of birth, replacing generic 'his or her' language with specific 'applicant' terminology for clarity.

Revised concealed pistol license eligibility criteria to ensure consistency in language regarding age and disqualifying factors like outstanding warrants.

Updated dealer record-keeping requirements to ensure accurate documentation of firearm transfers and sales.

Extended the validity period for firearms safety training certificates from an unspecified timeframe to five years for both permit to purchase and concealed pistol license applicants.

Refined procedures for firearm transfers involving outstanding warrants, clarifying that transfers must be delayed to confirm warrant validity before denial.

Streamlined the process for restoring firearm rights for individuals committed for mental health treatment by updating language to refer to 'the person's right' rather than 'his or her right'.

The bill was moved from the Civil Rights & Judiciary committee to the Appropriations committee, signaling a shift in legislative priority toward funding and administrative implementation.

A new requirement mandates that the state must reimburse any funds appropriated for the initial establishment of the permit to purchase firearms program by June 30, 2028.

A new 'sunset' provision states that if specific funding for the bill is not included in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025, the entire act becomes null and void.

The effective date for the permit to purchase firearms program was delayed from the original date to November 1, 2026.

The description of the bill's purpose was updated to explicitly mention 'creating new sections' in addition to amending existing ones.

The Washington State Patrol is now authorized to adopt rules and undertake actions necessary to implement and administer the new permit and training programs.

Exemptions for active military personnel were refined to specifically require that they have arrest powers and carry a firearm as part of their normal duties.

The training requirement for concealed pistol licenses was updated to require certification from the Washington State Patrol, with recertification required every five years.

Appeal procedures for denied permits and licenses were updated to reference Section 13 instead of the old Section 12, and new appeal rights were added for concealed pistol license denials.

Revocation notices for concealed pistol licenses now require specific statutory citations and details on how to request a reconsideration of the decision.