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SB 5962·WA·senate

Concerning spring blade knives.

FailedFiled Jan 5, 2026
Sponsor: Nobles
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Senate Rules "X" file.

Feb 26, 2026

Summary

The measure defines a spring‑blade knife, classifies its manufacture, sale or possession as a gross misdemeanor, and clarifies it is not a "dangerous weapon" for that purpose. It adds prohibitions on any weapons—including spring‑blade knives—in K‑12 schools, child‑care facilities, jails, courthouses, airports, libraries, zoos, transit stations, and at public demonstrations, with specific signage and storage rules. It also amends police arrest powers, repeals an existing dangerous‑weapon exemption, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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