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WA HB1407

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Barkis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates at least 40 hours of community restitution for convictions of malicious mischief in the third degree or criminal street gang tagging and graffiti, in addition to other penalties

  • Elevates second or subsequent criminal street gang tagging and graffiti offenses from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony

  • Creates "organized graffiti" designation for large-scale offenses ($25,000+ damage, or $10,000+ with interstate travel), adding 12 months to standard sentences when proven

  • Adds statutory definition of "graffiti" to Washington criminal code: defacing property without permission using paint, ink, dye, or other substances

  • Increases offense categories for juvenile malicious mischief charges (1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree) and requires community restitution for juvenile offenders convicted of these offenses

Legislative Description

Concerning offenses involving graffiti or other damage to property.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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