Bill to align Washington military‑justice victims’ rights with federal law advances to committee consideration House Bill 2417 would add UCMJ‑style victims’ rights to the Washington Code of Military Justice, including notice, protection and restitution; the military department and veterans groups said alignment closes inconsistencies for Guardsmembers who serve under federal and state status.

House Bill 2417 aims to ensure that all military victims in Washington receive the same critical rights, whether they're serving federally or at the state level.

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