SB 5083.E - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides that a person licensed to carry a handgun in a state the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington is authorized to carry a pistol in this state if: (1) The licensing state does not issue concealed pistol licenses to persons under twenty-one years of age; and

(2) The licensing state requires mandatory fingerprint-based background checks of criminal and mental health history for all persons who apply for a concealed pistol license.

Applies to a license holder from another state only while the license holder is not a resident of this state. A license holder from another state must carry the handgun in compliance with the laws of this state.

Directs the attorney general to periodically publish a list of states the laws of which recognize and give effect in that state to a concealed pistol license issued under the laws of the state of Washington.