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WA HB1484

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Osman Salahuddin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 9.94A.535 to expand the aggravating factor for exceptional sentencing when a rape offense results in pregnancy of the victim
  • Changes the statutory language from "child" to "victim" to allow enhanced sentences when any rape victim becomes pregnant, not just minor victims
  • Enables courts to impose sentences above the standard sentencing range when pregnancy results from rape, with the aggravating circumstance determined by jury procedures under RCW 9.94A.537
  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 97-0, Senate 48-0) and signed by Governor Ferguson on April 21, 2025
  • Takes effect July 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Concerning exceptional sentences for offenses which result in the pregnancy of a victim of rape.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/24/2025
Law & Justice2/21/2025
Rules2/14/2025
Community Safety1/21/2025

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