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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to reinstituting parole; adding a new section to 2 chapter 9.95 RCW; and providing an expiration date. 3
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "parole reinstitution work group" to study and make recommendations on how to bring back parole in Washington state. The group will be made up of representatives from various legal and victim advocacy groups, as well as individuals appointed through a specific state process, and will receive staff support from the William D. Ruckelshaus center. Their main tasks will be to suggest a comprehensive plan for reinstituting parole and to develop criteria for who would be eligible for parole. The work group is required to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature by October 1, 2027, and this section of the law will expire on December 31, 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Manka Dhingra (D)*,
Noel Frame (D),
John Lovick (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Yasmin Trudeau (D),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Last Action
Senate Floor Amendment - Dhingra 6074-S AMS DHIN S4828.1 (on 02/10/2026)
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