Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 1453: Scrap metal/stolen copper

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

Plain-language summary

HB 1453 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Protecting consumers by increasing penalties for scrap metal businesses who purchase stolen copper from telecommunication cables. Primary sponsor: Dan Griffey (R). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dan Griffey (Republican). 6 co-sponsors.