Washington also has notably strong minimum age and sales records laws, and has begun to make significant investments in community violence intervention funding. In 2023, Washington passed laws to hold gun industry members accountable when their actions result in harm, ban the sale and manufacture of assault weapons, expand safety training and waiting period requirements for firearm purchases, and require schools to notify families about secure firearm storage. In 2024, Washington passed a law requiring gun owners to notify law enforcement if their firearm is lost or stolen, and strengthened regulations on firearms dealers.