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WA SB5366

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Manka Dhingra

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 9.94A.535 to expand an existing aggravating factor for exceptional sentencing in rape cases
  • Changes the language from "pregnancy of a child victim" to "pregnancy of a victim of rape," broadening the circumstance to include adult victims
  • Allows courts to impose sentences above the standard sentencing range when a rape offense results in the victim becoming pregnant
  • Aggravating factors supporting enhanced sentences must be determined by a jury under RCW 9.94A.537 procedures

Legislative Description

Concerning exceptional sentences for offenses which result in the pregnancy of a victim of rape.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/20/2025

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