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Introduced
03/09/2025
03/09/2025
In Committee
03/09/2025
03/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting persons convicted of violent 2 offenses with a firearm from receiving earned early release credits; 3 amending RCW 9.94A.729; and creating a new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill modifies Washington state law regarding earned early release credits for criminal offenders, specifically restricting such credits for individuals convicted of violent offenses committed with a firearm. The bill amends existing sentencing regulations to explicitly prohibit earned release credits for offenders who have committed a violent offense using a firearm or who received a firearm enhancement during sentencing. Previously, offenders could earn early release credits based on good behavior and performance, with varying limits depending on the type of offense. Under the new provisions, those convicted of violent firearm-related offenses will not be eligible for any early release credits, effectively requiring them to serve their full sentenced time. The bill also creates a new section naming itself the "Gavin Looper Act," though the context or significance of this name is not provided in the text. The legislation aims to potentially increase accountability for violent firearm-related crimes by removing the possibility of early release for offenders who used firearms in the commission of their crimes, thereby ensuring they serve their complete court-mandated sentence.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (24)
Jenny Graham (R)*,
Hunter Abell (R),
Stephanie Barnard (R),
Brian Burnett (R),
Michelle Caldier (R),
Rob Chase (R),
Travis Couture (R),
Tom Dent (R),
Andrew Engell (R),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Dan Griffey (R),
Michael Keaton (R),
Mark Klicker (R),
John Ley (R),
Matt Marshall (R),
Joel McEntire (R),
Ed Orcutt (R),
Joshua Penner (R),
Joe Schmick (R),
Suzanne Schmidt (R),
David Stuebe (R),
Mike Volz (R),
Kevin Waters (R),
Alex Ybarra (R),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Community Safety. (on 03/09/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2036&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2036.pdf |
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