WA SB5846

Expands community notification requirements for sexually violent predator releases to include all residents in the local jurisdiction where the person will reside and legislators representing that district, in addition to existing notifications to law enforcement and victims.

Increases the minimum distance restriction for sex offender residences from 500 feet to two miles from child care facilities and K-12 schools.

Temporarily prohibits conditional release to less restrictive alternatives and siting of new secure community transition facilities until June 30, 2027, with exceptions for existing facilities in south Seattle and McNeil Island.

Establishes a 14-member legislative work group to evaluate siting criteria for secure community transition facilities, including local control, equitable statewide distribution, public notification processes, and security measures, with findings due by June 30, 2027.

Requires public meetings with 14 days' advance notice before the department can contract with housing providers for less restrictive alternative placements.