The 2026 Washington Legislative Session is 60 days.
With the session starting on January 12, 2026, and with numerous bills already pre-filed for the session, we expect it to be a fast-moving and productive time.
Below are a few of the bills we are supporting during the 2026 Washington Legislative Session:
To take action:
Read up on the bills we support below.
Select the “Take Action” button to support the bill(s) of your choice.
Email or call your representatives (with help from a baseline script).
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This bill is about implementing evidence-based interview practices during criminal investigations to increase reliability.
It was reintroduced on January 12, 2026.
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This bill is about expanding the office of Independent investigations to include prosecutions of criminal conduct.
It was reintroduced on January 12, 2026.
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These bills are about the use of face coverings (not including N95 or other medical masks) by law enforcement officers.
No action was taken on HB 2173 during the House Committee on Community Safety’s executive session on January 22, 2026.
SB 5855 passed in the Senate on January 28, 2026. It had a first reading in the House and was referred to Community Safety on January 30, 2026.
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This bill is about oversight and accountability for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC).
An executive session is scheduled at 1:30 PM on February 2, 2026.
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This bill gives the Attorney General the authority to investigate law enforcement agencies when there are claims of patterns of behavior that violate civil and constitutional rights.
It was reintroduced on January 12, 2026.
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This bill establishes the position of an independent prosecutor within the Office of the Governor.
It was reintroduced on January 12, 2026.
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This bill is about updating and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets, specially commissioned officers, and police matrons.
A public hearing is scheduled for 1:30 PM on February 5, 2026.
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This bill is about regulating how data collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is used and stored.
This bill was passed by the Majority and sent to the Rules Committee for a second reading.
General Baseline Script (if calling or emailing):
Greetings Senator/Representative [Name],
My name is [name], and I live in [city and state]. I am contacting you to express my full support for [Bill Number].
As a [identity of your choosing (e.g., parent, teacher, business owner, etc.)] living in Washington state, I care deeply about public safety and know this starts with transparency and accountability.
Please support [Bill Number] and support building a safer community for all Washingtonians.
Thank you for your time and attention,
[Name]