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WA SB6083
WA SB6083Discouraging violent protests at postsecondary institutions by amending a court's ability to waive restitution owed to postsecondary institutions.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to discouraging violent protests at postsecondary 2 institutions by amending a court's ability to waive restitution owed 3 to postsecondary institutions; amending RCW 3.66.120, 9.94A.753, 4 9.92.060, and 9.95.210; and creating a new section. 5
AI Summary
This bill aims to discourage violent protests at postsecondary institutions by limiting a court's ability to waive restitution owed to these institutions. Specifically, it amends existing laws to prevent courts from relieving offenders of paying full or partial restitution, including accrued interest, to postsecondary institutions, even if the offender demonstrates an inability to pay. This change is being made in response to concerns about vandalism and violence occurring under the guise of political speech, which impacts public safety and welfare, while still affirming the right to peaceful protest.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6083&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6083.pdf |
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