Bill > HB2663

This bill establishes a public registry for individuals convicted of qualifying domestic violence offenses, defined as felonies or repeat non-felony domestic violence offenses. The Washington State Patrol will maintain this registry, accessible via a searchable website, and it will include information such as name, date of birth, conviction details, address by hundred block, and photograph, but not social security numbers. Individuals will remain on the registry indefinitely if convicted of a Class A felony domestic violence offense or if they have prior Class A felony domestic violence convictions, for 15 years if convicted of a Class B felony domestic violence offense or have prior Class B felony domestic violence convictions, and for 10 years for other qualifying offenses, with these periods starting from the date of release from confinement or judgment and sentence. The bill also outlines procedures for individuals to petition for removal from the registry after a specified period of no new felony or domestic violence convictions, with different timelines for juvenile offenses, and includes provisions for name changes for those on the registry, requiring notification to law enforcement and potentially restricting name changes if they interfere with legitimate law enforcement interests, except for changes related to marriage or divorce.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2663&Year=2025&Initiative=false