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WA HB2670

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Ley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum jail time for fourth-degree assault from 364 days to 365 days when domestic violence is pleaded and proven, or when there is a finding of sexual motivation

  • Increases maximum jail time for DUI offenses (RCW 46.61.502 and 46.61.504) from 364 days to 365 days across all penalty tiers based on prior offenses and alcohol concentration levels

  • Maintains existing fine structures: up to $5,000 for gross misdemeanors, with mandatory minimum fines ranging from $350 to $1,500 depending on offense history and circumstances

  • Preserves the general 364-day maximum for standard gross misdemeanors under Title 9A RCW that do not involve domestic violence or sexual motivation findings

  • Amends RCW 9A.20.021, 9A.36.041, and 46.61.5055 to implement these one-day sentence increases for specified offense categories

Legislative Description

Increasing the maximum authorized term of imprisonment for certain gross misdemeanor offenses.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Community Safety.

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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