Bill > HB1799

This bill modifies the existing law regarding earned early release credits for inmates in Washington state, specifically targeting individuals convicted of violent offenses involving firearms. The bill adds a new provision that completely eliminates earned release credits for offenders serving time for a violent offense committed with a firearm or for which they received a firearm enhancement. Previously, inmates could earn early release credits through good behavior and performance, with different percentage caps depending on the type of offense. The new language explicitly prohibits such credits for offenders with firearm-related violent convictions, meaning these individuals will be required to serve their full sentenced time without the possibility of early release. This change aims to create stricter consequences for crimes involving firearms by removing the opportunity for reduced sentences. The bill amends the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 9.94A.729, which governs earned release time calculations for incarcerated individuals, and represents a significant tightening of early release eligibility for certain violent offenders.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1799&Year=2025&Initiative=false