SHB 1562 — Reducing the risks of lethality and other harm associated with gun violence, gender-based violence, and other types of violence.

What this bill does

Makes changes to the crime of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, including by adding additional crimes that prohibit a person from possessing a firearm. Revises provisions governing restoration of firearm rights, including by establishing additional eligibility requirements and procedures applicable to the petition process.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 8, 2023
  51 yea · 46 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 13, 2023
  51 yea · 45 nay · 2 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 11, 2023
  28 yea · 21 nay

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