Bill > HB2209

This bill modifies sentencing enhancement guidelines for various theft and property-related crimes in Washington state. Specifically, the bill adds new sentencing enhancements for offenses such as theft, possessing stolen property, robbery, and trafficking stolen property. Under the new provisions, offenders can receive additional months added to their standard sentence range based on the value of stolen property: 12 months for property valued between $20,000 and $50,000, and 24 months for property valued over $50,000. The bill makes several technical changes to existing law, such as replacing spelled-out numbers with numerical digits and clarifying language around sentencing enhancements for various criminal offenses. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow courts discretion in sentencing for offenders who committed crimes before turning 18, ensuring that a judge can consider the defendant's youth and specific circumstances when determining an appropriate sentence. These modifications aim to provide more structured sentencing guidelines for property-related crimes while maintaining some flexibility in the judicial process.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2209&Year=2025&Initiative=false