5561.E AMH SIMM ADAM 612

ESB 5561 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-2943.1/22) 1350

By Representative Simmons

On page 2, after line 9 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"(4) In a proceeding under this section, counsel shall be provided at state expense to a petitioner who is indigent under RCW 10.101.010 and who demonstrates that restoration of the petitioner's firearm rights will further the ability of the petitioner to secure housing or employment, or participate in family relations."

EFFECT: Provides that counsel must be appointed at state expense to a petitioner who is indigent and demonstrates that restoration of firearm rights will further the petitioner's ability to secure housing or employment, or participate in family relations.

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