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This bill provides comprehensive changes to the notification and placement process for sexually violent predators being released into communities, focusing on enhanced community protection and transparency. The bill increases notification requirements by mandating that local authorities, community members, and legislators be informed when a sexually violent predator is being conditionally released, with specific details about their residence. It expands the distance restriction for residence from schools and child care facilities from 500 feet to two miles and requires the Department of Social and Health Services to use a request for proposal process to solicit housing and treatment providers, with mandatory public notification and comment periods. The bill temporarily prohibits new conditional releases and secure community transition facility siting, except for two existing facilities, and establishes a legislative work group to evaluate siting criteria, facility requirements, and community safety measures. Additionally, the bill requires individuals in the community protection program to agree to stay at least two miles from schools and child care facilities as a condition of receiving home and community-based waiver services. The work group is tasked with developing recommendations for equitable facility distribution, public notification processes, and community safety measures, with a report due by June 30, 2027.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5846&Year=2025&Initiative=false