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SB 5853·WA·senate

Protecting elected officials from political violence by creating the statewide emergency public official notification system.

In CommitteeFiled Dec 8, 2025
Sponsor: J. Wilson
Latest Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

Feb 5, 2026

Summary

The bill sets up a voluntary emergency notification system, administered by the state’s military department, that alerts every public official when an enrolled official contacts 911 and a targeted threat is confirmed. Officials can choose to enroll, and the department must inform both new and current officials about how to join. The goal is to improve communication and help protect elected leaders from political violence.

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