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Bill to align Washington military‑justice victims’ rights with federal law advances to committee consideration
State Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee · February 16, 2026
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Summary
House Bill 2417 would add UCMJ‑style victims’ rights to the Washington Code of Military Justice, including notice, protection and restitution; the military department and veterans groups said alignment closes inconsistencies for Guardsmembers who serve under federal and state status.
House Bill 2417, presented Feb. 16, would incorporate victim‑rights protections modeled on the federal Uniform Code of Military Justice into the Washington Code of Military Justice. Staff and military‑department witnesses said the bill creates parity so victims have consistent rights…
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