SB 5876 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning false identification as a peace officer.

SB 5876 makes it a crime to falsely present oneself as a peace officer by creating, possessing, or displaying fake badges, documents, or law enforcement insignia (like police or sheriff logos) when not officially sworn in. It also prohibits intentionally misrepresenting objects (such as vehicles) as belonging to law enforcement. The law targets impersonators and carries a penalty of a gross misdemeanor, but includes defenses for honorary officers, reserve officers, and historical/cultural uses like art or satire. It explicitly excludes protected free speech activities, such as parody or news coverage, from prosecution under this law.
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Introduced Dec 12, 2025 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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