ESHB 2021: Concerning the disposition of privately owned firearms in the custody of state or local government entities or law enforcement agencies.
Signed into law: Chapter 287, Laws of 2024
- Sponsor
- Senn
- Introduced
- January 8, 2024
- Status
- C 287 L 24
- Last action
- Effective date 6/6/2024. (March 26, 2024)
- As of
- August 18, 2026, 2:02 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Authorizes local governments and law enforcement agencies to dispose of forfeited firearms through a transfer to a museum or historical society. Authorizes the Washington State Patrol to dispose of forfeited firearms through a transfer to a museum or historical society, or destruction. Provides requirements for the disposition of any firearm obtained through a firearm buy-back program.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 9, 202468 yea · 29 nay · 1 not voting
- House: Final Passage on Reconsideration · February 9, 202468 yea · 29 nay · 1 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 29, 202431 yea · 18 nay
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