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WA HB2696

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

April Connors

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 71.09.096 to add a new requirement for sexually violent predator releases to less restrictive alternatives

  • Courts must confirm that the residence for a less restrictive alternative placement is owned by the same person or persons who will be providing or monitoring the individual's treatment

  • Applies to conditional releases of civilly committed sexually violent predators from the Special Commitment Center

  • Aims to ensure unified ownership and treatment oversight at less restrictive alternative placements

Legislative Description

Requiring a less restrictive alternative placement to be owned and operated by the same individuals.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Community Safety.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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