2017 Senate Bill 5256: Concerning sexual assault protection orders

Introduced by Sen. Joe Fain (Auburn) (R) on January 18, 2017

Referred to the Senate Law & Justice Committee on January 18, 2017

Substitute offered in the Senate on February 16, 2017

Provides that sexual assault protection orders may be permanent, rather than having a two-year maximum.

Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 17, 2017

Amendment offered by Sen. Joe Fain (Auburn) (R) on March 8, 2017

Permits a court to modify firearms restrictions in a sexual assault protection order as provided in RCW 7.90.170.

The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on March 8, 2017

Received in the House on March 10, 2017

Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 10, 2017

Referred to the House Rules Committee on April 5, 2017

Signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on May 5, 2017