WA HB1274

Allows individuals sentenced before July 23, 2023, whose offender scores were increased by juvenile adjudications no longer scorable under current law, to petition for resentencing if currently incarcerated with a release date of July 1, 2026 or later

Phases in eligibility based on time served: 80% or 20 years until July 2026; 60% or 15 years after July 2026; 40% or 10 years after July 2027; any time served after July 2028

Courts must grant petitions unless the petitioner has a significant disciplinary record of serious infractions, an insignificant record of rehabilitation, or the court finds by preponderance of evidence the person will likely commit new felonies

Provides appointed counsel at no cost to eligible petitioners who cannot afford representation, subject to appropriations

Requires victim notification and participation rights, establishes victim advocacy services through prosecuting attorneys' offices, and creates a flexible fund for victims impacted by resentencing proceedings