Law enf. face coverings

Plain English: 5855-S AMH CS H3650.1 SSB 5855 - H COMM AMD By Committee on Community Safety ADOPTED AS AMENDED 03/03/2026 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "NEW SECTION.

• 5855-S AMH CS H3650.1 SSB 5855 - H COMM AMD By Committee on Community Safety ADOPTED AS AMENDED 03/03/2026 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "NEW SECTION.
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• A new section is added to chapter 10.116 3 RCW to read as follows: 4 (1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this 5 section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.6 (a) "Facial covering" means any opaque mask, garment, or other 7 item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of an individual 8 including, but not limited to, a balaclava, tactical mask, gator, ski 9 mask, and any similar type of facial covering or face-shielding item.

Plain English: 5855-S AMH ENGR H3650.E SSB 5855 - H COMM AMD ADOPTED AND ENGROSSED 03/03/2026 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "NEW SECTION.

• 5855-S AMH ENGR H3650.E SSB 5855 - H COMM AMD ADOPTED AND ENGROSSED 03/03/2026 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the 1 following: 2 "NEW SECTION.
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• A new section is added to chapter 10.116 3 RCW to read as follows: 4 (1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this 5 section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.6 (a) "Facial covering" means any opaque mask, garment, or other 7 item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of an individual 8 including, but not limited to, a balaclava, tactical mask, gator, ski 9 mask, and any similar type of facial covering or face-shielding item.

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH MARS LANG 220 1 - Official Print By Representative Marshall EFFECT: Exempts prescription facial coverings from the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH MARS LANG 220 1 - Official Print By Representative Marshall EFFECT: Exempts prescription facial coverings from the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH MARS LANG 220 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2124 WITHDRAWN 03/03/2026 On page 2, at the beginning of line 17 of the striking amendment, strike "or" On page 2, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "RCW" insert "; or (d) An officer utilizing a prescription facial covering including, but not limited to, eyeglasses and mouth or nose coverings for immunocompromised individuals" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 203 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Exempts law enforcement officers serving lawfully issued judicial warrants from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 203 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Exempts law enforcement officers serving lawfully issued judicial warrants from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings.
• 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 203 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2125 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, line 13 of the striking amendment, after "operation" insert "or serving a lawfully issued judicial warrant" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 204 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Exempts protective gear used by law enforcement officers responding to suspected Criminal Mischief from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 204 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Exempts protective gear used by law enforcement officers responding to suspected Criminal Mischief from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 204 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2126 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, line 16 of the striking amendment, after "responsibilities" insert "or by law enforcement officers responding to suspected criminal mischief as defined in RCW 9A.84.010" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 206 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Exempts gear used by law enforcement officers to provide protection from inclement weather from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 206 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Exempts gear used by law enforcement officers to provide protection from inclement weather from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 206 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2127 WITHDRAWN 03/03/2026 On page 2, at the beginning of line 17 of the striking amendment, strike "or" On page 2, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "RCW" insert "; or (d) An officer utilizing gear to provide protection from inclement weather including, but not limited to, heavy precipitation, temperatures below freezing, and excessive heat" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 211 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Provides immunity from civil liability to a law enforcement officer for detaining a person while violating the prohibition on wearing a facial covering if, at the time of detention, the detained person was wearing a facial covering.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 211 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Provides immunity from civil liability to a law enforcement officer for detaining a person while violating the prohibition on wearing a facial covering if, at the time of detention, the detained person was wearing a facial covering.
• 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 211 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2128 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, line 26 of the striking amendment, after "section" insert "or the detained person was wearing a facial covering" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 223 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Defines "conceals or obscures the facial identity" for the purposes of the definition of "facial covering" provided in the underlying striking amendment.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 223 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Defines "conceals or obscures the facial identity" for the purposes of the definition of "facial covering" provided in the underlying striking amendment.
• 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 223 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2129 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 1, line 10 of the striking amendment, after "item." insert "For the purposes of this definition, "conceals or obscures the facial identity" means a covering that simultaneously obscures the individual's nose and mouth and the area around both eyes in a manner that prevents recognition, and the remaining visible portions of the face do not provide a reasonable opportunity for identification under the totality of the circumstances." --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 226 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Exempts an officer performing their duties as an undercover operative during a plain clothes assignment from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 226 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Exempts an officer performing their duties as an undercover operative during a plain clothes assignment from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 226 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2130 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, line 13 of the striking amendment, after "operation" insert "or plain clothes assignment" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WATE LANG 207 1 - Official Print By Representative Waters EFFECT: Exempts protective gear used by law enforcement officers in response to riots, civil unrest, and protests, which a reasonable person may believe causes a need for protection, from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WATE LANG 207 1 - Official Print By Representative Waters EFFECT: Exempts protective gear used by law enforcement officers in response to riots, civil unrest, and protests, which a reasonable person may believe causes a need for protection, from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH WATE LANG 207 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2132 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, line 16 of the striking amendment, after "responsibilities" insert "or used by law enforcement officers in response to riots, civil unrest, and protests, which a reasonable person may believe causes a need for protection" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 213 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Exempts a head or face covering worn for religious purposes from the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 213 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Exempts a head or face covering worn for religious purposes from the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 213 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2133 ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 1, after line 21 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(iv) A head or face covering worn for religious purposes." --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 219 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Exempts an officer who receives a waiver from the employing agency or department from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 219 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Exempts an officer who receives a waiver from the employing agency or department from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 219 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2134 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, at the beginning of line 17 of the striking amendment, strike "or" On page 2, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "RCW" insert "; or (d) An officer who receives a waiver from the officer's employing agency or department permitting the officer to wear a facial covering.
• The officer must provide a good faith basis for needing a facial covering to receive a waiver" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 214 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Prohibits a member of the public interacting with a law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer's duties from wearing a facial covering.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 214 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh EFFECT: Prohibits a member of the public interacting with a law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer's duties from wearing a facial covering.
• 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 214 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2135 SCOPED 03/03/2026 On page 2, line 8 of the striking amendment, after "(3)" insert "(a)" On page 2, after line 10 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(b) A member of the public interacting with a law enforcement officer in the performance of the officer's duties shall not wear a facial covering." --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 225 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 225 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2136 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 1, after line 2 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 225 1 - Official Print By Representative Walsh 5855-S AMH WALJ LANG 225 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2136 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 1, after line 2 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
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• The legislature intends this act to specifically target federal law enforcement officers including, but not limited to United States Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers and United States Customs and Border Protection officers, but the legislature fears that the federal government will prevail when this act is challenged pursuant to the supremacy clause in Article VI, clause 2 of the United States Constitution and/or the comity clause, also known as the special privileges and immunities clause in Article IV, section 2 of the United States Constitution; that the legislature's fears of the unconstitutionality of specifying its intended target of this act were realized when the federal district court ruled in favor of the United States of America in United States of America v.

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH PENN LANG 221 1 - Official Print By Representative Penner EFFECT: Exempts an officer from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties when exigent circumstances exist.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH PENN LANG 221 1 - Official Print By Representative Penner EFFECT: Exempts an officer from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties when exigent circumstances exist.
• 5855-S AMH PENN LANG 221 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2137 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, at the beginning of line 17 of the striking amendment, strike "or" On page 2, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "RCW" insert "; or (d) An officer wearing a facial covering when exigent circumstances exist including, but not limited to, safety risks to the officer, hazardous conditions, necessity to preserve evidence, or the officer is in fresh pursuit, as defined in RCW 10.93.120." --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH SCHM LANG 217 1 - Official Print By Representative Schmidt EFFECT: Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules for facial coverings that may be worn by a law enforcement officer utilizing personal protective equipment as required or authorized under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH SCHM LANG 217 1 - Official Print By Representative Schmidt EFFECT: Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt rules for facial coverings that may be worn by a law enforcement officer utilizing personal protective equipment as required or authorized under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act.
• 5855-S AMH SCHM LANG 217 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2139 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, line 22 of the striking amendment, after "(5)" insert "The department of labor and industries must adopt rules for facial coverings that may be worn by a law enforcement officer under subsection (4)(c) of this section and must update the rules as necessary to address subsequently identified hazards.
• (6)" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH MCEN LANG 205 1 - Official Print By Representative McEntire EFFECT: Exempts protective, flame resistant masks from the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH MCEN LANG 205 1 - Official Print By Representative McEntire EFFECT: Exempts protective, flame resistant masks from the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH MCEN LANG 205 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2141 WITHDRAWN 03/03/2026 On page 1, after line 21 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(iv) A protective, flame resistant mask used to protect against projectiles that present a substantial risk of causing burns including, but not limited to, molotov cocktails, torches, lighters, pipe bombs, and fireworks." --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 202 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Adds, to the helmet exemption to the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings, a helmet worn for a reasonable amount of time before and after transportation on a bicycle or motorized vehicle.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 202 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Adds, to the helmet exemption to the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings, a helmet worn for a reasonable amount of time before and after transportation on a bicycle or motorized vehicle.
• 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 202 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2142 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 1, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "vehicle" insert "and worn for a reasonable amount of time before and after transportation" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 209 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Expands the helmet exemption to the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings to include a helmet used to protect the wearer's head during transportation on a wheeled all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, helicopter, or any vehicle for which a helmet may be used to protect the wearer's head.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 209 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Expands the helmet exemption to the prohibition on law enforcement officers wearing facial coverings to include a helmet used to protect the wearer's head during transportation on a wheeled all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, helicopter, or any vehicle for which a helmet may be used to protect the wearer's head.
• 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 209 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2143 ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 1, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "bicycle" strike "or motorized vehicle" and insert ", wheeled all-terrain vehicle as defined in RCW 46.09.310, snowmobile as defined in RCW 46.04.546, helicopter, or any other vehicle for which a helmet may be used to protect the wearer's head" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 216 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Exempts a law enforcement officer utilizing face and eye protection used by firefighters from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 216 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Exempts a law enforcement officer utilizing face and eye protection used by firefighters from the prohibition on wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
• 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 216 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2144 WITHDRAWN 03/03/2026 On page 2, at the beginning of line 17 of the striking amendment, strike "or" On page 2, line 21 of the striking amendment, after "RCW" insert "; or (d) An officer utilizing face and eye protection used by firefighters while engaged in fire suppression and other operations involving hazards to the eye and face" --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 224 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Provides that "facial covering" does not include any item worn on the back, top, or side of the wearer's head, or any item, garment, or device not physically worn by the person.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 224 1 - Official Print By Representative Griffey EFFECT: Provides that "facial covering" does not include any item worn on the back, top, or side of the wearer's head, or any item, garment, or device not physically worn by the person.
• 5855-S AMH GRIF LANG 224 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2145 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 1, after line 21 of the striking amendment, insert the following: "(iv) Any item worn on the back, top, or side of the wearer's head, or any item, garment, or device not physically worn by the person." --- END

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 208 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Provides that a person bringing a civil action for damages against an officer in the officer's official capacity must comply with the relevant presentment and filing requirements for claims against the state or local government entities and their officers, employees, or volunteers.

• 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 208 1 - Official Print By Representative Burnett EFFECT: Provides that a person bringing a civil action for damages against an officer in the officer's official capacity must comply with the relevant presentment and filing requirements for claims against the state or local government entities and their officers, employees, or volunteers.
• 5855-S AMH BURN LANG 208 SSB 5855 - H AMD TO CS COMM AMD (H-3650.1/26) 2146 NOT ADOPTED 03/03/2026 On page 2, line 26 of the striking amendment, after "section." insert "The claimant must comply with the presentment and filing requirements under RCW 4.92.100 for a claim against an officer employed by the state and RCW 4.96.020 for a claim against an officer employed by a local government entity." --- END

Plain English: 5855-S AMS WAGO S4381.1 SSB 5855 - S AMD 529 By Senator Wagoner NOT ADOPTED 01/28/2026 On page 2, line 1, after "during" insert "and a reasonable amount 1 of time after" 2 EFFECT: Clarifies that a face covering may be worn during and a reasonable amount of time after transportation on a bicycle or motorized vehicle.

• 5855-S AMS WAGO S4381.1 SSB 5855 - S AMD 529 By Senator Wagoner NOT ADOPTED 01/28/2026 On page 2, line 1, after "during" insert "and a reasonable amount 1 of time after" 2 EFFECT: Clarifies that a face covering may be worn during and a reasonable amount of time after transportation on a bicycle or motorized vehicle.
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Plain English: 5855-S AMS FORT S4382.1 SSB 5855 - S AMD 530 By Senator Fortunato NOT ADOPTED 01/28/2026 On page 2, line 15, after "activity" insert "or serve lawfully 1 issued judicial warrants" 2 EFFECT: Clarifies the definition of undercover operative to include serving lawfully issued judicial warrants.

• 5855-S AMS FORT S4382.1 SSB 5855 - S AMD 530 By Senator Fortunato NOT ADOPTED 01/28/2026 On page 2, line 15, after "activity" insert "or serve lawfully 1 issued judicial warrants" 2 EFFECT: Clarifies the definition of undercover operative to include serving lawfully issued judicial warrants.
• END --- Code Rev/RR:eab 1 S-4382.1/26

Plain English: 5855-S AMS FORT S4383.1 SSB 5855 - S AMD 531 By Senator Fortunato WITHDRAWN 01/28/2026 On page 2, line 28, after "responsibilities" insert "or by 1 officers acting under supervisory authority in response to criminal 2 mischief as defined in RCW 9A.84.010" 3 EFFECT: Clarifies allowable protective gear to include protective gear used by officers acting under supervisory authority in response to criminal mischief as defined in RCW 9A.84.010.

• 5855-S AMS FORT S4383.1 SSB 5855 - S AMD 531 By Senator Fortunato WITHDRAWN 01/28/2026 On page 2, line 28, after "responsibilities" insert "or by 1 officers acting under supervisory authority in response to criminal 2 mischief as defined in RCW 9A.84.010" 3 EFFECT: Clarifies allowable protective gear to include protective gear used by officers acting under supervisory authority in response to criminal mischief as defined in RCW 9A.84.010.
• END --- Code Rev/RR:eab 1 S-4383.1/26

Plain English: 5855-S AMS FORT S4398.1 SSB 5855 - S AMD 532 By Senator Fortunato NOT ADOPTED 01/28/2026 On page 2, after line 2, insert the following: 1 "(iv) A protective, flame retardant mask used to protect against 2 projectiles that present a substantial risk of causing burns 3 including, but not limited to, molotov cocktails, torches, lighters, 4 pipe bombs, and fireworks." 5 EFFECT: Provides exception for fire retardant masks in certain situations.

• 5855-S AMS FORT S4398.1 SSB 5855 - S AMD 532 By Senator Fortunato NOT ADOPTED 01/28/2026 On page 2, after line 2, insert the following: 1 "(iv) A protective, flame retardant mask used to protect against 2 projectiles that present a substantial risk of causing burns 3 including, but not limited to, molotov cocktails, torches, lighters, 4 pipe bombs, and fireworks." 5 EFFECT: Provides exception for fire retardant masks in certain situations.
• END --- Code Rev/RR:eab 1 S-4398.1/26