OLYMPIA – Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), Chair of the House Public Safety Committee, has a long history of enacting legislation to protect crime victims and reduce recidivism. This session, Goodman…
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Goodman bill protecting vulnerable persons passes House
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to help protect older adults and other vulnerable people from physical and financial abuse. House Bill 1153, sponsored by Public…
E-newsletter: Protecting victims of sexual assault and human trafficking
Protecting victims of sexual assault Sexual assault protection orders provide security to victims of sexual assault who fear future harm from their attacker. While these protection orders are available in…
House passes Goodman legislation to protect sexual assault victims
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1384 on a 76-21 vote. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-Kirkland), will help protect victims of sexual…
House Public Safety Committee Chair Roger Goodman’s statement regarding “use of force” bill
“Stakeholders have worked diligently to develop language that meets the needs of all parties. However, further negotiation is necessary to reach consensus on the issue of use of deadly force…