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WA HB2670
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Ley
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Preserves the general 364-day maximum for standard gross misdemeanors under Title 9A RCW that do not involve domestic violence or sexual motivation findings
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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