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WA SB6317

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matt Boehnke

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Purchasers of property intended for use as a less restrictive alternative (LRA) housing for sexually violent predators must provide written notification to the county sheriff, state legislators for that district, county administrator/manager, and chair of the county commissioners or council

  • Written notification must include the planned start date for LRA use, maximum number of sexually violent predators who may reside there at one time, and names of anticipated residents if known

  • Notification must be submitted after entering escrow but before the sale closes

  • Violation of the notification requirement is a class 1 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW

  • Adds a new section to chapter 71.09 RCW (sexually violent predators statute)

Legislative Description

Requiring owners of properties used as less restrictive alternatives for sexually violent predators to make certain disclosures.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Human Services.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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