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WA HB1178

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roger Goodman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows courts to order multiple firearm or deadly weapon sentencing enhancements to run concurrently rather than consecutively for offenses sentenced on or after the effective date

  • Removes the prohibition on earning good time credits for portions of sentences resulting from deadly weapon enhancements under RCW 9.94A.533(3) or (4)

  • Repeals RCW 9.94A.833 (special allegation for involving a minor in a felony offense) and RCW 69.50.435 (additional penalties for drug violations near schools, school bus stops, and public transit facilities)

  • Eliminates the 24-month sentencing enhancement under RCW 9.94A.533(6) for drug offenses committed in school zones or on public transit facilities

  • Removes the 125% sentence multiplier for criminal street gang-related felonies where adults compensate, threaten, or solicit minors to participate in the offense

Legislative Description

Concerning sentencing enhancements.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2025
Community Safety1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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