SJM 8012

In Committee

Senate

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi killing

Requesting an investigation into the killing of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.

Introduced

2

Committee

3

Floor Vote

4

Opposite Chamber

5

Governor

6

Signed

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Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
Signed: The bill has been signed into law.

Introduced: April 8, 2025

Last Action: January 12, 2026

Status: S Law & Justice

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AI Analysis

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This bill is a state legislative memorial urging the U.S. federal government—specifically the Department of State—to launch an independent investigation into the 2024 killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Washington resident and human rights activist, by Israeli military forces in the West Bank. It also honors the memory of fellow Washingtonian Rachel Corrie, who was killed in 2003 during similar activism, and calls for accountability for both deaths.

Calls on the United States Department of State to conduct an independent, U.S.-led investigation into the September 6, 2024, killing of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a Washington resident, by Israeli military forces in the West Bank.
Seeks justice and accountability for Eygi and other U.S. citizens wrongfully killed abroad by foreign governments.
Honors the legacy of Rachel Corrie, an Olympia resident killed in 2003 during similar human rights work in Gaza, and notes the lack of prior accountability for her death.
Requests that copies of the memorial be sent to the President of the United States, Secretary of State, Congress, and other federal officials to urge federal action.
Highlights Eygi’s background as a community organizer, University of Washington graduate, and advocate for Palestinian rights, climate justice, and immigrant communities.

Who is affected

Families of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and Rachel Corrie — The families of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi and Rachel Corrie are directly affected, as the memorial calls for a U.S. government-led investigation to seek justice and accountability for their loved ones' deaths.
U.S. citizen human rights and humanitarian workers — U.S. citizens who travel abroad for humanitarian or human rights work may be impacted by increased diplomatic attention to protecting citizens in conflict zones and ensuring accountability for harm abroad.
Washington State residents — Washington State residents—especially those in West Seattle and the broader Seattle community—may feel a personal connection to Eygi’s story and be affected by the state’s formal advocacy on her behalf.
U.S. Department of State — The U.S. Department of State would be directly tasked with conducting or overseeing an independent investigation, potentially requiring new resources or diplomatic efforts.

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SJM 8012

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi killing

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