Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5830: Political affil./hate crimes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 5830 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifying hate crimes to include political affiliation. Primary sponsor: Phil Fortunato (R). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to clarifying hate crimes to include political affiliation;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Fortunato | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Jeff Holy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“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 Law & Justice.
- Prefiled for introduction.