Concerning background check system for firearms transfers.
SB 5350 repeals existing Washington state laws and related legislative provisions governing the firearms background check system, including requirements for background checks during firearm transfers, the background check advisory board, and related funding accounts. This procedural bill removes specific legal provisions (such as RCW 43.43.580 and 2020 c 28 sections) from the state code. It does not create new requirements but eliminates the current legal framework for background checks. The bill is procedural in nature and does not directly affect firearm transfers or individuals.
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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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Phil Fortunato
RRepublican
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