Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2417: Military code/victim rights
Status: Signed into law, March 11, 2026
Changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington.
What the bill says
An act Relating to changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington; adding a new section to chapter 38.38 RCW; and creating a new section. NEW SECTION.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT Relating to changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington; adding a new section to chapter 38.38 RCW; and creating a new section. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes that members of the Washington national guard serve in both a federal and state capacity. This dual mission is at the core of the citizen soldier's response to the national defense as well as the needs of Washington state during emergencies and disasters. The legislature intends to ensure the same protections afforded to service members who are victims of a crime while in federal status exist when the same members of our national guard are serving in a state capacity. Alignment between the federal uniform code of military justice and the Washington code of military justice is necessary for crime victims to receive the same universal basic rights. Furthermore, consistency between the federal and state military codes and alignment to state law also provides clear guidelines and standards for commanders regarding victims' rights, ensuring consistency in treatment of victims and processing of cases by leaders across the various commands of the Washington air and army national guard. NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 38.38 RCW …
Sponsors
- Michael Keaton (R) · primary sponsor
- David Stuebe (R)
- Matt Marshall (R)
- Leavitt, Mari (D)
- Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
- Carolyn Eslick (R)
- Clyde Shavers (D)
- Kristine Reeves (D)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026.
- : Chapter 28, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : President signed.
- : Speaker signed.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- : Placed on second reading consent calendar.
- : Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Votes
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (March 3, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections: Do pass (February 24, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 11, 2026): 95 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans: Do pass (January 28, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: MILITARY
Common questions
- What is HB2417?
- HB2417 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Military code/victim rights.
- What does HB2417 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to changing the Washington code of military justice so that it includes certain protections for victims of an offense while serving within the organized militia of Washington; adding a new section to chapter 38.38 RCW; and creating a new section. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of HB2417?
- Signed into law as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2417?
- Michael Keaton (R), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2417?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2417&Year=2025
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