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WA HB2654

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

April Connors

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum distance restriction for residences of persons conditionally released from the Special Commitment Center from 500 feet to one-half mile from child care facilities, K-12 schools, and recreational facilities

  • Adds recreational facilities (as defined in RCW 36.69.010) to the list of protected locations that conditionally released persons must maintain distance from

  • Amends RCW 71.09.096, which governs conditional release of sexually violent predators to less restrictive alternatives in the community

  • Maintains existing requirements for electronic monitoring with real-time tracking, court-imposed conditions, and Department of Corrections investigation of proposed placements within 60 days

Legislative Description

Concerning residential restrictions for conditional release to a less restrictive alternative.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Community Safety.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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