Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington.

SB 6029 adds specific victim protections to Washington’s military justice code for members of the state’s organized militia (including the National Guard) serving in a state capacity. The bill grants victims of crimes committed against them during such service the right to reasonable protection, timely notice of court proceedings, the ability to be heard at key hearings, and privacy safeguards. It aligns Washington’s state military justice system with federal standards to ensure consistent treatment of victims across both federal and state military contexts. These changes apply directly to National Guard members who experience offenses while responding to state emergencies or disasters under Washington’s jurisdiction.