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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to out-of-state convictions; amending RCW 2 9.94A.525; and creating a new section. 3
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that out-of-state convictions, including those from foreign countries if they meet fundamental fairness and due process standards, are to be considered when calculating an offender's score for sentencing purposes. This change is a response to a Washington Supreme Court decision and aims to address an ambiguity in the state's sentencing reform act, ensuring that a broader range of past convictions are factored into determining the appropriate sentence for a current offense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Matt Boehnke (R)*,
Leonard Christian (R),
Manka Dhingra (D),
Perry Dozier (R),
Keith Goehner (R),
Mark Schoesler (R),
Nikki Torres (R),
Keith Wagoner (R),
Last Action
Senate Committee on Law & Justice Executive Session (08:00:00 2/3/2026 Senate Committee on Law & Justice) (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6203&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6203%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 6203 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76058 |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6203%20SBA%20LAW%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6203.pdf |
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