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WA SB6203
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Boehnke
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AI Summary
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Responds to the Washington Supreme Court's decision in State v. Lewis (July 17, 2025) by clarifying that foreign convictions must be considered when calculating an offender's sentencing score
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Explicitly adds that out-of-state convictions include convictions from foreign countries, provided they were obtained with sufficient safeguards for fundamental fairness and due process
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Amends RCW 9.94A.525, which governs how offender scores are calculated on the sentencing grid under Washington's Sentencing Reform Act
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Requires that prior convictions not previously included in an offender's score or criminal history be counted upon resentencing to ensure accurate sentences under current law
Legislative Description
Concerning out-of-state convictions.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM.
2/2/2026