Wash. Governor Signs Gun Background Check Notification Bill
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation that will notify law enforcement if someone fails a background check after trying to buy a gun.
The new law, which takes effect in July, requires gun dealers to notify the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC), within five days of a denial. The Washington State Patrol must then incorporate that information into its electronic database, accessible to the state's law enforcement agencies.