Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1138: Criminal interview practices
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to improving public safety by implementing evidence-based interview practices that increase the reliability of statements collected during criminal investigations;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strom Peterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| April Berg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Davina Duerr | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Darya Farivar | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Debra Lekanoff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Nicole Macri | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Edwin Obras | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Cindy Ryu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Chipalo Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Community Safety.
- Prefiled for introduction.