All of Washington State's New Gun Bills...For Now

Published on January 5, 2025
Duration: 9:33

This video provides an overview of six pre-filed gun bills in Washington State ahead of the 2025 legislative session. It details four "terrible" bills, including firearm and ammunition purchase quotas (HB 1132), expanded gun-free zones (SB 5098), new FFL regulations (SB 5099), and revised safe storage laws (HB 1152). Two "pretty good" bills are also discussed: SB 5056, which allows use of the NICS system when the state background check system is down, and HB 118, concerning firearm rights restoration with bipartisan sponsorship. The speaker anticipates additional bills from Representative Liz Berry, likely mirroring California's stricter gun control measures.

Quick Summary

Washington State's 2025 legislative session will see six pre-filed gun bills: HB 1132 (purchase quotas), SB 5098 (gun-free zones), SB 5099 (FFL regulations), HB 1152 (safe storage), SB 5056 (NICS backup), and HB 118 (rights restoration). The speaker anticipates more bills, potentially mirroring California's stricter laws.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Washington Gun Law TV
  2. 00:122025 Legislative Session Preview
  3. 00:50Stop Box Demonstration
  4. 03:01Overview of Six Pre-Filed Gun Bills
  5. 03:13House Bill 1132: Firearm & Ammo Quotas
  6. 03:51Senate Bill 5098: New Gun-Free Zones
  7. 04:15Senate Bill 5099: FFL Regulations
  8. 04:52House Bill 1152: Safe Storage Laws
  9. 05:34Senate Bill 5056: Background Check Backup
  10. 06:22House Bill 118: Firearm Rights Restoration
  11. 07:34Anticipating Liz Berry's Bills
  12. 08:34Bill Links and Resources
  13. 09:10Conclusion: Know the Law

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key gun bills filed in Washington State for the 2025 legislative session?

Six bills are pre-filed: HB 1132 (firearm/ammo quotas), SB 5098 (new gun-free zones), SB 5099 (FFL regulations), HB 1152 (safe storage changes), SB 5056 (NICS backup for background checks), and HB 118 (firearm rights restoration).

What is House Bill 1132 in Washington State regarding firearms?

HB 1132 proposes a quota on the number of firearms an individual can purchase within a 30-day period and also limits the amount of ammunition that can be bought in a single transaction within that same 30-day window.

How does Senate Bill 5056 aim to improve firearm background checks in Washington?

SB 5056 allows the Washington State Patrol and FFLs to use the federal NICS background check system if the state's own system goes offline, ensuring firearm purchases are not unduly delayed.

What is the significance of House Bill 118 in Washington State?

HB 118 focuses on restoring firearm rights for individuals who have lost them. Its bipartisan sponsorship is notable, as such support is rare for firearm legislation in Washington.

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