Drew Derrick Hansen[1] (born 1972/1973)[2] is an American lawyer, author, and politician serving as a member of the Washington Senate from the 23rd district since 2023.

[10] Ed Trust called the Washington College Grant “the most equity-focused free college program in the country” and “a model for other states.”[11] Hansen is also the prime sponsor of the Public Broadband Act, allowing all local governments in Washington State to offer broadband directly to the public, which Ars Technica called “a victory for municipal broadband.”[12] After the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, Hansen sponsored the “Shield Law,” which protects Washington residents from anti-abortion laws in other states.

[15] Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith said Hansen's bill "represents an important step forward for our kids and for the technology competitiveness of Washington state.

[18] Hansen secured new funding for new electrical engineering and cybersecurity degrees, offered in an innovative partnership between a community college and four-year universities.

Hansen was the principal architect of Washington's legislation to protect marine and tourism industry jobs by cleaning up derelict and abandoned boats.