Concerning offenses involving unlawful possession of a firearm by a juvenile.
HB 1536 revises Washington state law to address juvenile firearm possession by clarifying when a minor is charged with a felony. It classifies unlawful firearm possession as a class B felony if a juvenile has prior adjudication for serious offenses (like violent crimes or domestic violence), and a class C felony for other cases. The bill specifically targets juveniles under 18 who possess firearms without prior court findings of serious misconduct, while allowing exceptions for rehabilitated individuals or pardoned cases. This law directly affects minors with prior court involvement in certain offenses, aiming to provide accountability through criminal penalties rather than behavioral interventions.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
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David Hackney
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Barkis
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Lauren Davis
DDemocratic
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