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WA SB6317
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Boehnke
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Notification must be submitted after entering escrow but before the sale closes
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Violation of the notification requirement is a class 1 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW
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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