Requiring immediate law enforcement notification of criminal actions on public school property.
HB 2649 requires school employees and contractors to immediately notify law enforcement and school administrators about specific crimes - like assaults, thefts, or property destruction - occurring on public school property. This applies to all public schools in Washington, including charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools. The bill mandates immediate reporting as a new requirement under existing school safety laws, without changing penalties or response procedures. It directly affects school staff who witness or suspect such incidents, ensuring faster police involvement. The law aims to improve safety coordination but does not alter how schools handle incidents beyond the reporting obligation.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Jan 23, 2026
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Jeremie Dufault
RRepublican
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Cyndy Jacobsen
RRepublican
Co
Suzanne Schmidt
RRepublican
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