Bill > HB1457

This bill amends existing Washington state law regarding the conditional release of sexually violent predators to a less restrictive alternative. The key provisions require that electronic monitoring be mandated as a minimum condition for such releases, specifically using technology that provides real-time tracking, programmable inclusion and exclusion zones, and the ability to detect device tampering or zone violations. The bill requires the court to impose specific conditions to ensure community safety, including a 500-foot restriction from schools and child care facilities, and individualized conditions addressing the person's specific risk factors. The department of corrections must investigate the proposed release and recommend additional personalized conditions. The bill also emphasizes collaborative efforts between various stakeholders to craft narrow, empirically-based release conditions and introduces a "fair share" principle to prevent disproportionate clustering of released individuals in any single county or community. Additionally, the bill mandates comprehensive support services for the released individual, including assistance with benefits, housing, life skills, and care coordination, and requires regular court reviews of the conditional release at least annually to assess continued appropriateness and community safety.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1457&Year=2025&Initiative=false