Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force

Pursuant to ESSB 5950 (125) (37), the Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force will provide recommendations to the legislature to establish a comprehensive public health and community-based framework to combat extremism and mass violence. The Task Force must submit a preliminary report to the governor and the legislature by June 1, 2025. The Task Force’s final report and recommendations are due to the governor and Legislature by December 1, 2026.

The Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force is staffed by the AGO Policy Division. Answers to frequently asked questions about the Task Force can be found below. 

If you would like to sign up to receive updates about the Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force, please contact atgdemvtaskforce@atg.wa.gov. Please see instructions and details below for how members of the public can register for public comment. If you are a member of the media and have inquiries about the task force, please reach out to the AGO Public Affairs Team at press@atg.wa.gov. 

Task Force Membership List

Task Force Frequently Asked Questions

Upcoming Task Force Meetings

Meeting Materials

Staff will endeavor to post agendas and meeting materials up to 3 business days before each meeting. Materials will be posted no later 24 hours before each meeting. Please see details below for how members of the public can submit written public comment. 

March 14, 2025

• Agenda, January Meeting Minutes, Updated Draft Task Force Charter

Join Online

• Webinar Link: https://atg-wa.zoom.us/j/85398088919
• TVW Link: https://tvw.org/watch/?eventID=2025031240

Join In-Person

• 800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104
• Floor 20, Conference Room “Chief Sealth”

Participate in the Task Force

Public Comment Information and Registration

The Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force welcomes written public comment on issues under consideration by the Task Force. Public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to share their thoughts on items that appear on meeting agendas. Written public comment can be provided through the portal linked below. The portal will open after the Task Force meeting agenda has been posted to the Task Force website and will remain open for one week after the meeting.

Written comments received by 5pm the evening before a Task Force meeting will be distributed to Task Force members before the meeting begins. The remaining written comments received through the portal will be distributed to Task Force members when the portal closes. If you would like to submit a written comment, please use the portal linked here. Please note, all information entered into the form is subject to public disclosure.

If you wish to request accessibility accommodations, please do so as soon as possible. Every effort will be made to accommodate each request. Please reach out to the task force staff, at demvtaskforce@atg.wa.gov.

Public Attendance at Task Force Meetings

The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) provides that members of the public may attend the meetings of the Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force. (RCW 42.30.040). The purpose of the OPMA is so that the public can be informed and see the actions of the Task Force.

If those in attendance are disruptive and preclude the Task Force from being able to continue its meeting, those creating the disruption may be asked to leave the meeting. If the meeting is interrupted and the orderly conduct of the meeting cannot continue, the Task Force members may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session or may adjourn the meeting and reconvene at another location selected by a majority vote of the members. (RCW 42.30.050). 

Previous Meetings & Materials