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SB2873Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Visas.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Donna Kim, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U and T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U and T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. Appropriate funds for the Department of the Attorney General to provide training to state and county certifying entities so that the policies and processes comply with all federal requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General for the training.

Where it stands

Referred to JDC/GVO, WAM.

January 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to JDC/GVO, WAM.

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