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House passes bill tightening impersonation-of-officer rules after debate on federal preemption
Summary
The Washington House approved an engrossed substitute of House Bill 21-65, creating a clearer prohibition on posing as law enforcement; the measure passed 56-38 with four excused after floor amendments and an extended debate over federal preemption and unintended criminalization.
The Washington State House on Friday passed an engrossed substitute to House Bill 21-65, a measure that narrows the ability to pretend to be law enforcement and creates clearer penalties for impersonation, finalizing passage by a roll-call vote of 56 yeas, 38 nays and 4 excused.
Supporters, including Representative Obris, said the bill is aimed at protecting public safety and the trust…
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