SHB 1240 — Establishing firearms-related safety measures to increase public safety.

What this bill does

Prohibits the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or offer for sale of any assault weapon, subject to various exceptions for licensed firearm manufacturers and dealers, and for individuals who inherit an assault weapon. Provides a violation of these restrictions constitutes a gross misdemeanor and is actionable under the Consumer Protection Act.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 2023
  55 yea · 42 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 19, 2023
  56 yea · 42 nay
• Senate — 452 Wagoner Pg 13 Ln 34 · April 18, 2023
  24 yea · 25 nay
• Senate — 449 Padden Pg 15 Ln 5 · April 18, 2023
  21 yea · 28 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 18, 2023
  28 yea · 21 nay
• Senate — 376 McCune Pg 15 Ln 1 · April 8, 2023
  22 yea · 26 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 8, 2023
  27 yea · 21 nay · 1 not voting

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