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WA HB2663

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Rule

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a publicly searchable online registry maintained by Washington State Patrol listing persons convicted of qualifying domestic violence offenses, including their name, date of birth, photograph, address by hundred block, and conviction history

  • Qualifying offenses include any felony domestic violence conviction, or any domestic violence conviction where the person has one or more prior domestic violence convictions

  • Registry duration varies by offense severity: indefinite for Class A felonies, 15 years for Class B felonies, and 10 years for other qualifying offenses, measured from release from confinement or judgment entry

  • Allows petition for removal from registry after 10 consecutive years in the community without felony or domestic violence convictions (reduced timelines apply for juvenile offenders), requiring proof of rehabilitation by clear and convincing evidence

  • Requires persons on the registry to notify Washington State Patrol at least 5 days before any court hearing on a name change application, and courts may deny name changes that would interfere with law enforcement interests

Legislative Description

Creating a domestic violence offense registry.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Community Safety.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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