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WA HB2704
WA HB2704Requiring all less restrictive alternatives for sexually violent predators to be operated by the department of social and health services or a contracted provider.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to requiring all less restrictive alternatives 2 for sexually violent predators to be operated by the department of 3 social and health services or a contracted provider; amending RCW 4 71.09.020, 71.09.092, and 71.09.097; and providing an effective date. 5
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all "less restrictive alternatives" (LRA), which are court-ordered treatments for sexually violent predators in settings less restrictive than total confinement, must be operated by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or a provider contracted by DSHS. The bill amends existing laws to clarify that LRAs must be operated by DSHS or its contractors, and that housing for individuals in LRAs must also be operated by DSHS or a contracted provider. This change aims to ensure the quality and compliance of these housing options and gives DSHS exclusive authority to contract with providers for these services, with provisions for DSHS to establish rules for fee schedules and contract termination. The bill also specifies that these changes will take effect on August 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Travis Couture (R)*,
Stephanie Barnard (R),
April Connors (R),
Jeremie Dufault (R),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Dan Griffey (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Community Safety. (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2704&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2704 HB (Revised) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76396 |
| Fiscal Note - 2704 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76302 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2704.pdf |
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