HB 2235: Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms purchases or transfers.
Did not pass. The 2025-26 session has ended.
- Sponsor
- Walsh
- Introduced
- January 12, 2026
- Status
- H Rules 3C
- Last action
- By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (March 12, 2026)
- As of
- October 16, 2026, 5:15 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Expands the types of law enforcement records that are exempt under the Public Records Act to include records related to permits to purchase firearms, firearm transfers, and additional records concerning concealed pistol licenses.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 10, 202695 yea · 1 nay · 2 not voting
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