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WA SB5451
WA SB5451Allowing qualifying persons serving long sentences committed prior to reaching 25 years of age to seek review for possible release from incarceration.
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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to allowing qualifying persons serving long 2 sentences committed prior to reaching 25 years of age to seek review 3 for possible release from incarceration; amending RCW 9.94A.510, 4 9.94A.540, 9.94A.570, 9.94A.730, and 10.95.030; reenacting and 5 amending RCW 9.94A.728; adding a new section to chapter 10.95 RCW; 6 and creating new sections. 7
AI Summary
This bill allows qualifying persons serving long sentences committed prior to reaching 25 years of age to seek review for possible release from incarceration. It amends existing laws to change the age from 18 to 25 for certain mandatory minimum sentences and persistent offender provisions. The bill also establishes a process for persons sentenced to life without parole for offenses committed prior to age 25 to be resentenced, with opportunities for victim and survivor input. The bill applies retroactively to persons incarcerated on the effective date, but does not create a right or entitlement to release before the end of the court-imposed term.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Noel Frame (D)*,
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5451&Year=2023&Initiative=false | 01/17/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - 5451 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69960 | 01/31/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - 5451 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67343 | 01/09/2024 |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5451%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2023.pdf | 02/15/2023 |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5451%20SBA%20LAW%2023.pdf | 02/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5451.pdf | 01/17/2023 |
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