Less restrictive alt./owners
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HB 2696 — Less restrictive alt./owners
Last action — First reading, referred to Community Safety.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
Requiring a less restrictive alternative placement to be owned and operated by the same individuals.
Bill Text
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Read HB 2696 on the official Washington source →Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 71.09.096.
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RCW 71.09.096
within the state unless the person receives prior authorization by the court, and any other conditions that the court determines are in the best interest of the person or others. A copy of the conditions of release shall be given to the person and to any designated service providers. (b) To the greatest extent possible, the person, person's counsel, prosecuting agency responsible for the initial commitment, treatment provider, supervising community corrections officer, and appropriate clinical staff of the special commitment center shall meet and collaborate to craft individualized, narrowly tailored, and empirically based conditions to present to the court to help facilitate the person's successful transition to the community. (c) Prior to authorizing release to a less restrictive alternative, the court shall confirm that the residence is owned by the same person or persons who will be providing or monitoring the person's treatment. --- END ---
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Action History
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First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Sponsors
- (Connors) · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- (Connors)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (150)
150 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 150 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2696 do?
- Requiring a less restrictive alternative placement to be owned and operated by the same individuals.
- Who sponsors HB 2696?
- HB 2696 is sponsored by (Connors).
- What is the current status of HB 2696?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 2696?
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