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WA HB2698

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Barnard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 71.09.092 to require courts to allow prosecutors from the county where proposed housing is located to make recommendations on housing appropriateness before approving conditional release of sexually violent predators

  • Courts must consider prosecutor recommendations before making required findings for conditional release to a less restrictive alternative

  • If the court's findings materially differ from the prosecutor's recommendations, the court must explain its reasoning in writing

  • Retains existing requirements for conditional release, including qualified treatment providers, secure housing with distance restrictions, compliance with supervision, and fair share placement principles

Legislative Description

Requiring the court to consider recommendations from the prosecutor before approving a less restrictive alternative for a sexually violent predator.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Community Safety.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Community Safety1/28/2026

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