Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5318: Background checks

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5318 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning fingerprint-based background checks. Primary sponsor: Claudia Kauffman (D). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Claudia Kauffman (Democratic). 3 co-sponsors.