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HB 1487

Concerning victims of crime act funding.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Couture and 7 co-sponsors

HB 1487 modifies Washington's Victims of Crime Act funding structure; referred to Appropriations for fiscal analysis and approval.

First reading, referred to Appropriations.
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Bill Summary · HB 1487

Legislative bill overview

HB 1487 addresses funding mechanisms for Washington's Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), which provides grants and services to crime victims. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and has been referred to the Appropriations Committee for fiscal review. The specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed in standard legislative databases at this early stage.

Why is this important

Crime victim services—including counseling, emergency assistance, legal advocacy, and crisis support—depend on stable funding streams. How Washington structures VOCA funding directly affects the availability and quality of support for survivors across the state. Appropriations decisions made now shape what resources will be available to victims in the coming fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source disputes: Whether the bill reallocates existing resources, creates new revenue mechanisms, or relies on federal matching funds could generate disagreement between revenue-focused and spending-focused legislators
  • Service prioritization: Different victim advocacy groups may compete for funding emphasis (domestic violence, sexual assault, property crime, trafficking, etc.)
  • Administrative overhead: Debates typically emerge over how much funding goes directly to victim services versus administrative costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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