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WA HB1799

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenny Graham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits offenders convicted of violent offenses committed with a firearm from receiving any earned early release credits for their sentence

  • Prohibits offenders who received a firearm enhancement under RCW 9.94A.533(3) from receiving earned early release credits

  • Amends RCW 9.94A.729, which governs earned release time for good behavior and performance in Washington State correctional facilities

  • Adds new subsection (6)(b) as a categorical exclusion from earned release eligibility, alongside the existing exclusion for offenders sentenced under RCW 9.94A.670(5)(a)

Legislative Description

Concerning persons convicted of violent offenses with a firearm.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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