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WashingtonHB 26322025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Modernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.
Sponsored By: My-Linh Thai (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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8 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 5 mixed.
Gun rules and licenses for noncitizens
It is a class C felony for a noncitizen to have a gun unless an exception applies. Exceptions include lawful permanent residents, people with a valid noncitizen firearm license, some DACA peace or corrections officers, or those who meet other listed rules. Nonimmigrant noncitizens living in Washington can apply to the sheriff for a two‑year license. The sheriff must decide within 60 days and may charge a nonrefundable $50 fee plus processing. Applicants must provide passport and visa details, fingerprints, and proof of a hunting license or sport‑shooting club. Nonimmigrant visitors may possess a gun for hunting or sport with a valid passport and visa, ATF‑6 if required, and a state hunting license or event invitation. Permit‑to‑purchase forms ask if you are a U.S. citizen; if not, you must list your country, any U.S. alien or admission number, and your legal basis for an exemption. You do not have to show a birth certificate.
No state payback when SSI overlaps
Beginning October 1, 2028, if you receive SSI for the same months as state aged, blind, or disabled assistance, you do not owe the state for those overlapping months. Duplicate payments made for periods before October 1, 2028 can still be recovered. Rules for help while an SSI application is pending do not change.
Crime victim payments for noncitizens abroad
Payments for covered services must follow the program’s fee schedule. Payments should be at least like workers’ compensation amounts unless funding and caseloads force cuts. If you are a noncitizen beneficiary living outside the U.S., the department pays you the same as a resident unless your country denies similar benefits to U.S. citizens or the U.S. lacks diplomatic relations. If the department asks, you may have to come to the U.S. for a medical exam. Refusing without good cause can suspend, reduce, or deny your compensation.
Use 'noncitizen' in new state laws
Starting July 1, 2026, state and local governments use the term “noncitizen,” not “alien,” in new laws and rules. This does not apply when federal law requires a different term. The change applies only to documents made after that date.
Early ICE transfer for some noncitizen inmates
The state may place a noncitizen offender with a final deportation or exclusion order on conditional release to ICE before the sentence ends. The Secretary and ICE must have an agreement to detain the person pending return. This does not apply to people serving sentences for violent or sex offenses. Any unserved prison time is paused while in ICE custody.
More disclosures from international matchmaking companies
International matchmaking companies doing business in Washington must tell recruits that background information is available and must provide it on request. They should give the information in the recruit’s native language when needed. Washington residents who are the subject must get and provide the state background check transcript and confirm their personal history is accurate.
Key start and end dates in this law
Sections 11, 13, 14, and 16 take effect May 1, 2027. Sections 5, 9, and 30 take effect June 30, 2027. Sections 10, 12, and 15 expire May 1, 2027. Sections 4, 8, and 29 expire June 30, 2027.
Privacy and access rules for gun records
The Department of Licensing keeps copies of gun permit and purchase applications, renewals, and transfers. These records are not public except for limited cases allowed by law. Non‑Washington criminal justice agencies can see sealed juvenile records only to handle firearm purchases, permits, or releases from evidence, and must not share them. Governments and workers acting in good faith are immune from lawsuits over issuing or revoking concealed pistol and noncitizen firearm licenses.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
My-Linh Thai
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Edwin Obras
Democratic • House
Greg Nance
Democratic • House
Jamila Taylor
Democratic • House
Janice Zahn
Democratic • House
Julio Cortes
Democratic • House
Lauren Davis
Democratic • House
Lisa Parshley
Democratic • House
Mary Fosse
Democratic • House
Mia Gregerson
Democratic • House
Nicole Macri
Democratic • House
Osman Salahuddin
Democratic • House
Roger Goodman
Democratic • House
Sharlett Mena
Democratic • House
Sharon Tomiko Santos
Democratic • House
Shaun Scott
Democratic • House
Timm Ormsby
Democratic • House
Zach Hall
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 31 • No: 18
House vote • 2/16/2026
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 58 • No: 39 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective date 6/11/2026*.
3/11/2026HouseChapter 36, 2026 Laws.
3/11/2026HouseGovernor signed.
3/11/2026legislatureDelivered to Governor.
3/5/2026legislaturePresident signed.
3/4/2026legislatureSpeaker signed.
3/4/2026legislatureThird reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 0.
3/3/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/3/2026HousePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2/27/2026HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2/25/2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
2/24/2026HouseSGTE - Majority; do pass.
2/24/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
2/18/2026HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1.
2/16/2026HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/16/2026HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/12/2026HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2/4/2026HouseMinority; do not pass.
2/3/2026HouseSGOV - Majority; do pass.
2/3/2026HouseSGOV - Executive action taken by committee.
2/3/2026HouseFirst reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
1/22/2026HouseIntroduced
1/22/2026House
Bill Text
Session Law
3/12/2026
Bill as Passed Legislature
3/6/2026
Original Bill
1/23/2026
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