OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington’s House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.

Firearms dealers would not be able to sell or transfer guns without the completion of a background check, and not before 10 days have elapsed since the check was initiated.

People buying firearms also would have to show proof of a completed firearms safety training program within the previous five years.

The measure is sponsored by Representative Liz Berry of Seattle at the request of Governor Jay Inslee’s office.

Several Republicans spoke against the legislation before the vote.

It passed Tuesday, March 7th, with a 52-44 vote and will move to the Senate for consideration.

In 2018, Washington voters passed Initiative 1639 to implement a waiting period for semiautomatic rifles.

If passed by the Legislature and signed by Inslee, Berry’s legislation would go into effect on July 1st, 2024.