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WA HB1178
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roger Goodman
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AI Summary
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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
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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)
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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)
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Eliminates the 24-month sentencing enhancement under RCW 9.94A.533(6) for drug offenses committed in school zones or on public transit facilities
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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