Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5974: Local law enforcement

Enacted Last action April 1, 2026: Chapter 258, 2026 Laws.

Plain-language summary

SB 5974 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets, specially commissioned officers, and police matrons. Primary sponsor: John Lovick (D). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Chapter 258, 2026 Laws.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Lovick (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.