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WashingtonHB 13252025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Expanding enforcement options for certain fish and wildlife violations.

Sponsored By: Roger Goodman (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.

Clear rules for loaded guns in vehicles

Beginning July 27, 2025, a rifle or shotgun in a vehicle is “loaded” if a round is in the chamber. A loaded, capped, or primed muzzleloader also counts. Unlawful possession or use is a misdemeanor. Exceptions apply for on-duty law enforcement and for people with approved disability permits who follow department rules. Limited discharge from a nonmoving vehicle with the engine off is allowed; off‑road vehicles need a permit.

More civil tickets for wildlife violations

Beginning July 27, 2025, listed wildlife acts are civil infractions that can bring a citation and a civil fine. Officers can briefly detain you to investigate. Civil tickets do not stop criminal charges when crimes also apply.

Updated definitions for hunting and fishing

Beginning July 27, 2025, the law updates many key words in fish and wildlife rules. It clarifies terms like angling gear, license year, wildlife, and more. This can change what species, gear, and items are covered. Hunters, anglers, guides, and dealers should check the new meanings to avoid penalties.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Roger Goodman

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Shaun Scott

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 146 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 2/20/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 97 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/21/2025House

  2. Chapter 76, 2025 Laws.

    4/21/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/21/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/15/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/14/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/11/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/10/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/10/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/7/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/21/2025House

  11. ANR - Majority; do pass.

    3/20/2025House

  12. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

    2/21/2025House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    2/20/2025House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/20/2025House

  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/20/2025House

  16. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/18/2025House

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/13/2025House

  18. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/11/2025House

  19. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/11/2025House

  20. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

    1/16/2025House

  21. Introduced

    1/16/2025House

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