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WA SB6339

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Torres

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 71.09.096 governing conditional release of civilly committed sexually violent predators to less restrictive alternative (LRA) placements

  • Adds new requirement that courts must confirm the LRA residence is owned by the same person or persons who will be providing or monitoring the individual's treatment before authorizing release

  • Maintains existing requirements including electronic monitoring with real-time GPS tracking, minimum 500-foot distance from schools and child care facilities, and supervision by Department of Corrections

  • Retains fair share principles requiring equitable distribution of LRA placements across counties to prevent disproportionate concentration in any single community

  • Preserves annual court review of each person's conditional release status to determine whether continued release remains appropriate for the individual and adequate to protect the community

Legislative Description

Requiring a less restrictive alternative placement to be owned and operated by the same individuals.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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