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HB 2493: Crime victims & witnesses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2493 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Supporting crime victims and witnesses by promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed responses. Primary sponsor: Chris Stearns (D). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 15, 2026): First reading, referred to Community Safety.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to supporting crime victims and witnesses by promoting victim-centered, trauma-informed responses;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Stearns | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Lauren Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Beth Doglio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Roger Goodman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Natasha Hill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lisa Parshley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Julia Reed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Kristine Reeves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Shaun Scott | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Tarra Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Jamila Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Community Safety.