Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB1152: Firearm storage
Status: In committee, February 19, 2026
Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.
What the bill says
An act Relating to enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences and by directing the Washington office of firearm safety and violence prevention to provide education regarding firearm secure storage; amending RCW 43.330A.020, 9.41.050, and 9.41.360; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. NEW SECTION.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences and by directing the Washington office of firearm safety and violence prevention to provide education regarding firearm secure storage; amending RCW 43.330A.020, 9.41.050, and 9.41.360; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 9.41 RCW to read as follows: (1) Secure storage of firearms in vehicles. (a) A person shall not store or leave a pistol in any vehicle unless (i) the pistol is stored unloaded in a container that is opaque, locked, hard-sided, and affixed within the vehicle, (ii) the container is concealed from view from outside the vehicle, and (iii) the vehicle is locked. (b) A person shall not store or leave a rifle or shotgun in any vehicle unless (i) the rifle or shotgun is stored unloaded in a container that is opaque, locked, hard-sided or soft-sided, and affixed within the vehicle, (ii) the container is concealed from view from outside the vehicle, and (iii) the vehicle is locked. (c) A rifle or shotgun stored in a soft-sided container in a vehicle in accordance with this subsection must also have a trigger lock or similar device that is designed to prevent …
Sponsors
- Beth Doglio (D) · primary sponsor
- Amy Walen (D)
- Cindy Ryu (D)
- Alex Ramel (D)
- Darya Farivar (D)
- Liz Berry (D)
- Leavitt, Mari (D)
- Emily Alvarado (D, 34)
- Sharlett Mena (D)
- Davina Duerr (D)
- Julia Reed (D)
- Lisa Parshley (D)
Latest actions
- : House Rules "X" file.
- : Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
- : Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- : By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- : Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- : Minority; do not pass.
- : CRJ - Majority; do pass.
- : Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
- : First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Votes
- House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary: Do pass (January 31, 2025): 7 yea, 5 nay, passed
Subjects: FIREARMS, CRIMES
Common questions
- What is HB1152?
- HB1152 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Firearm storage.
- What does HB1152 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences and by directing the Washington office of firearm safety and violence prevention to provide education regarding firearm secure storage; amending RCW 43.330A.020, 9.41.050, and 9.41.360; adding a new section to chapter 9.41 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of HB1152?
- In committee as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: House Rules "X" file. (February 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1152?
- Beth Doglio (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1152?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1152&Year=2025
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