Bill > HB2693

This bill amends existing Washington state law to prohibit sexually violent predators from being placed in less restrictive alternatives, such as community-based housing, if those locations have a high concentration of children. Specifically, it adds a requirement that any less restrictive alternative placement must be investigated and verified by the Department of Social and Health Services to ensure that the ratio of adults to children residing within a 500-foot radius of the placement exceeds three to one. This change aims to enhance public safety by preventing individuals deemed a risk of committing predatory sexual violence from residing in close proximity to child-populated areas.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2693&Year=2025&Initiative=false