Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1139: Unlawful firearm possession
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1139 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on December 30, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Promoting public safety and deterring unlawful firearm possession by increasing criminal penalties for unlawful possession of a firearm. Primary sponsor: Sam Low (R). It lists 3 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 promoting public safety and deterring unlawful firearm possession by increasing criminal penalties for unlawful possession of a firearm;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Low | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Lauren Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Carolyn Eslick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mari Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
“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.