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WA HB1452
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Griffey
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AI Summary
- Increases the seriousness level for attempting to elude police from level I to level III when there is reasonable suspicion of motor vehicle theft or taking a motor vehicle without permission
- Elevates organized retail theft in the first degree to a class A felony with a mandatory $50,000 fine when stolen property value reaches $20,000 or more
- Creates a new "habitual property offender" designation for repeat offenders with 9+ point offender scores and 3+ property crimes within 180 days, adding 12-24 months mandatory confinement to sentences
- Increases offender score points for prior motor vehicle theft convictions from 3 to 4 points when sentencing for current motor vehicle-related theft offenses
- Establishes a grant program through the Criminal Justice Training Commission to fund special prosecutors in counties with the highest per capita motor vehicle and retail theft rates
Legislative Description
Addressing motor vehicle and retail theft offenses.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Community Safety1/21/2025
Full Bill Text
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