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State legislative recap

Washington state’s 2025 legislative session wrapped up recently, and the governor has signed a slew of new bills into law. We were tracking several state bills this session that would impact our clients. Here’s a recap of what we were watching: Signed into law: Other win: Stalled bills (can be moved

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Bills we are watching

ELAP is tracking several bills this Washington state legislative session to understand their potential impacts on our clients and other vulnerable people in King County. These are some of the key pieces of legislation we are watching: SB 5169 seeks to reduce trauma experienced by children who witness violent crimes.

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New State Law Aims to Combat Gender-Based Violence

Written by Isabel Noto, ELAP Summer InternEdited by ELAP Staff Washington State passed a new bill (HB 1562) this year to make communities safer by reducing the harm associated with gun violence and domestic violence. HB 1562 strengthens existing laws that limit access to firearms for certain individuals with previous

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