Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1138: Criminal interview practices

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

HB 1138 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on December 27, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Improving public safety by implementing evidence-based interview practices that increase the reliability of statements collected during criminal investigations. Primary sponsor: Strom Peterson (D). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Strom Peterson (Democratic). 13 co-sponsors.