I-1639, up for a vote in Washington state does better: a review of your medical records
Sec. 7. RCW 9.41.094 and 2018 c 201 s 6004 are each amended to
read as follows:
A signed application to purchase a pistol or semiautomatic
assault rifle shall constitute a waiver of confidentiality and
written request that the health care authority, mental health
institutions, and other health care facilities release, to an
inquiring court or law enforcement agency, information relevant to
the applicant's eligibility to purchase a pistol or semiautomatic
assault rifle to an inquiring court or law enforcement agency.
Sec. 8. RCW 9.41.097 and 2018 c 201 s 6005 are each amended to
read as follows:
(1) The health care authority, mental health institutions, and
other health care facilities shall, upon request of a court, ((or))
law enforcement agency, or the state, supply such relevant
information as is necessary to determine the eligibility of a person
to possess a ((pistol)) firearm or to be issued a concealed pistol
license under RCW 9.41.070 or to purchase a pistol or semiautomatic
assault rifle under RCW 9.41.090.
(2) Mental health information received by: (a) The department of
licensing pursuant to RCW 9.41.047 or 9.41.173; (b) an issuing
authority pursuant to RCW 9.41.047 or 9.41.070; (c) a chief of
police or sheriff pursuant to RCW 9.41.090 or 9.41.173; (d) a court
or law enforcement agency pursuant to subsection (1) of this
section; or (e) the state pursuant to RCW 9.41.090, shall not be
disclosed except as provided in RCW 42.56.240(4).
Plus an annual check to make sure you are still eligible to own:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 15. A new section is added to chapter 9.41
RCW to read as follows:
(1) Within twelve months of the effective date of this section,
the department of licensing shall, in conjunction with the
Washington state patrol and other state and local law enforcement
agencies as necessary, develop a cost-effective and efficient
process to:
(a) Verify, on an annual or more frequent basis, that persons
who acquired pistols or semiautomatic assault rifles pursuant to
this chapter remain eligible to possess a firearm under state and
federal law; and
(b) If such persons are determined to be ineligible for any
reason, (i) notify and provide the relevant information to the chief
of police or the sheriff of the jurisdiction in which the purchaser
resides and (ii) take steps to ensure such persons are not illegally
in possession of firearms.
(2) The department of licensing, where appropriate, may consult
with individuals from the public and private sector or ask the
individuals to establish a temporary advisory committee to
accomplish the purposes in subsection (1) of this section. Members
of such an advisory committee are not entitled to expense reimbursement.