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WA HB2687

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Barnard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 71.09.096 to add a new residence restriction for sexually violent predators released to less restrictive alternatives under civil commitment laws

  • Requires courts to ensure that a released person's residence does not abut (share a property boundary with) any residence where a minor lives in the household

  • Adds this requirement to existing restrictions including minimum 500-foot distance from child care facilities and K-12 schools, and electronic monitoring with real-time GPS tracking

  • Applies to individuals civilly committed as sexually violent predators who are transitioning from the Special Commitment Center to community-based supervision

Legislative Description

Prohibiting a less restrictive alternative placement from abutting a residence with a minor in the household.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Community Safety.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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