Bill > HB2506

This bill amends existing Washington state law to require individuals seeking to be relieved of their sex offender and kidnapping offender registration duties to demonstrate full compliance with registration requirements throughout their required period in the community. Specifically, it modifies the conditions under which registration can end for those convicted of class B or C felonies, requiring not only a specified period without new convictions but also consistent adherence to registration obligations (RCW 9A.44.130). The bill also clarifies that county sheriffs must verify this full compliance when investigating requests to end registration duties, and individuals petitioning the court for relief from registration must also prove they have been in full compliance with RCW 9A.44.130 during the required time period. This aims to ensure that individuals are not only law-abiding but also actively fulfilling their registration responsibilities before being released from those obligations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2506&Year=2025&Initiative=false