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WashingtonHB 21652025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Concerning false identification as a peace officer.

Sponsored By: Edwin Obras (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Crime for pretending to be law enforcement

Beginning June 11, 2026, it is a gross misdemeanor to pretend to be law enforcement. This includes acts that make a reasonable person think you are on duty, like using a police-style vehicle, uniform, or badge. Agency-issued items may be displayed if you are still authorized by policy. Heirs and retired officers may keep insignia when policy allows; retirees are presumed allowed unless policy forbids or the agency asks for return. Art, news, education, politics, satire, and parody are protected; peace officer includes police, sheriffs, marshals, and federal officers.

New crimes for fake veterans and deepfakes

Beginning June 11, 2026, it is a gross misdemeanor to pose as a veteran or active-duty member to get money or aid crimes. It is also a gross misdemeanor to share fake images or audio of someone as real to defraud, harass, threaten, intimidate, or for any unlawful purpose, when you know or should know it is fake. Art, news, education, politics, satire, and parody remain protected. Internet platforms and phone or broadband carriers are not liable just because users post the content.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Edwin Obras

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Bernbaum

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • Alicia Rule

    Democratic • House

  • April Berg

    Democratic • House

  • Brandy Donaghy

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

  • Chipalo Street

    Democratic • House

  • Cindy Ryu

    Democratic • House

  • Darya Farivar

    Democratic • House

  • Davina Duerr

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Lekanoff

    Democratic • House

  • Gerry Pollet

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Nance

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Julio Cortes

    Democratic • House

  • Kristine Reeves

    Democratic • House

  • Lauren Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Callan

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mari Leavitt

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Mia Gregerson

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Jurado Stonier

    Democratic • House

  • My-Linh Thai

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Macri

    Democratic • House

  • Osman Salahuddin

    Democratic • House

  • Sharlett Mena

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Tomiko Santos

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Wylie

    Democratic • House

  • Shaun Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Shelley Kloba

    Democratic • House

  • Steve Tharinger

    Democratic • House

  • Strom Peterson

    Democratic • House

  • Tarra Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 152 • No: 85

House vote • 3/9/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 66 • No: 29 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 30 • No: 18 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/11/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 56 • No: 38 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/19/2026House

  2. Chapter 114, 2026 Laws.

    3/19/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/19/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 66; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    3/9/2026House

  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.

    3/9/2026House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/3/2026House

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026House

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

    3/3/2026House

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/27/2026House

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/24/2026House

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/23/2026House

  15. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    2/23/2026House

  16. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

    2/13/2026House

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/11/2026House

  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/11/2026House

  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    2/11/2026House

  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/11/2026House

  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/6/2026House

  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    1/27/2026House

  23. CS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/22/2026House

  24. CS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/22/2026House

  25. Minority; without recommendation.

    1/22/2026House

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