Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5267: Death penalty
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5267 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Ensuring that offenders who are incarcerated and commit murder may be charged with the death penalty. Primary sponsor: Keith Wagoner (R). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 ensuring that offenders who are incarcerated and commit murder may be charged with the death penalty;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Wagoner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Phil Fortunato | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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 Law & Justice.