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WA HB2209

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mari Leavitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new sentencing enhancements for theft, possessing stolen property, robbery in the second degree, theft with intent to resell, organized retail theft, retail theft with special circumstances, and trafficking in stolen property in the first or second degree

  • 12-month enhancement applies when stolen, possessed, or trafficked property value exceeds $20,000 but does not exceed $50,000

  • 24-month enhancement applies when stolen, possessed, or trafficked property value exceeds $50,000

  • Courts retain full discretion to depart from mandatory sentencing enhancements when sentencing defendants in adult court for crimes committed under age 18, allowing consideration of youth-related circumstances

Legislative Description

Concerning sentencing enhancements for theft offenses, robbery, possessing stolen property, and trafficking stolen property.

Last Action

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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