KGMI News
OLYMPIA, WASH. – A bill that would make some sexual assault protection orders permanent may have a better chance of passing in the state legislature this year.
The measure’s sponsor, Republican Senator Joe Fain, says the effort stalled in previous years because of gun rights concerns.
The bill would allow a person targeted in the order to avoid having to forfeit their guns indefinitely if they can prove they’re no longer a threat to the victim.
The Senate passed the measure last month, and it now awaits a possible floor vote in the House.