Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2635: Sexually violent predators
Status: In committee, January 22, 2026
Providing supervision of a sexually violent predator after release or discharge.
What the bill says
An act Relating to providing supervision of a sexually violent predator after release or discharge; and amending RCW 71.09.096 and 9.94A.501.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to providing supervision of a sexually violent predator after release or discharge; and amending RCW 71.09.096 and 9.94A.501. Sec. 1. RCW 71.09.096 and 2025 c 33 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: (1) If the court or jury determines that conditional release to a less restrictive alternative is in the best interest of the person and includes conditions that would adequately protect the community, and the court determines that the minimum conditions set forth in RCW 71.09.092 and in this section are met, the court shall enter judgment and direct a conditional release. (2) The court shall impose any additional conditions necessary to ensure compliance with treatment and to protect the community. If the court finds that conditions do not exist that will both ensure the person's compliance with treatment and protect the community, then the person shall be remanded to the custody of the department of social and health services for control, care, and treatment in a secure facility as designated in RCW 71.09.060(1). (3) If the service provider designated by the court to provide inpatient or outpatient treatment or to monitor or supervise any other terms and conditions of a person's placement in a less restrictive alternative is other than the department of social and health services or the department of corrections, …
Sponsors
- April Connors (R) · primary sponsor
- Stephanie Barnard (R)
- Leavitt, Mari (D)
- Travis Couture (R)
- Chris Corry (R)
- Jeremie Dufault (R)
- Daniel Griffey (R)
- John Ley (R)
- Mark Klicker (R)
- Gloria Mendoza (R)
Latest actions
- : First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Subjects: SEX OFFENSES AND OFFENDERS
Common questions
- What is HB2635?
- HB2635 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Sexually violent predators.
- What does HB2635 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to providing supervision of a sexually violent predator after release or discharge; and amending RCW 71.09.096 and 9.94A.501.
- What is the status of HB2635?
- In committee as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: First reading, referred to Community Safety. (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2635?
- April Connors (R), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2635?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2635&Year=2025
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