Bill > SB6336

This bill amends existing Washington state law to prohibit sexually violent predators from being placed in less restrictive alternatives, which are court-ordered treatments in settings less restrictive than total confinement, if those placements are in areas with a high concentration of children. Specifically, the bill 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 provision aims to increase public safety by ensuring that individuals deemed sexually violent predators are not housed in close proximity to areas with a significant child population.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6336&Year=2025&Initiative=false