Protecting emergency responders and emergency response operations in Washington.

 H-2492.3

HOUSE BILL 2216

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Parshley, Ryu, Callan, Mena, Hall, Peterson, Reed, Doglio, Fosse, and Hill

Prefiled 12/30/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

AN ACT Relating to protecting emergency responders and emergency response operations in Washington; amending RCW 9A.76.020 ; adding a new section to chapter 35.21 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 36.01 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 38.52 RCW; creating new sections; and prescribing penalties.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. The legislature finds that undue interference with emergency responders working to mitigate an ongoing emergency or disaster can obstruct emergency response operations and endanger the lives and property of the residents of Washington. It is the intent of the legislature to preserve the integrity of emergency response operations, protect the rights and safety of all emergency responders, and to ensure due process of law throughout the state.

Sec. 2. RCW 9A.76.020 and 2001 c 308 s 3 are each amended to read as follows: