Good News: RCW 9.41.041-HB 1562 gets new codification
HB 1562, previously discussed in this blog post has been officially codified as RCW 9.41.041. As previously discussed on this blog, HB 1562 made significant changes to the process for restoring firearm rights in Washington state. Although HB 1562 took effect on 7/23/23, the session law hadn’t actually been codified in the Revised Code of […]
House Bill 1562 Drastically Changes Firearm Restorations
On July 23, 2023, House Bill 1562 went into effect, drastically changing the rules for restoration of firearm rights and significantly narrowing eligibility. The bill also expands the list of crimes that will result in a prohibition on firearm rights. This article will discuss both aspects of House Bill 1562, along with a strategy for […]