Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 1453: Scrap metal/stolen copper
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to protecting consumer access to telecommunications, including emergency services, by increasing penalties for scrap metal businesses who purchase stolen copper from telecommunication cables;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Griffey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Travis Couture | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Lauren Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Greg Nance | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Michelle Valdez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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 Consumer Protection & Business.