HB 1668 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning community custody.

HB 1668 modifies Washington's sentencing guidelines by adjusting how prior convictions affect an offender's score used to determine sentences. It allows certain prior felony convictions (like Class B or C felonies, excluding sex offenses and DUI) to be excluded from the scoring if the offender has gone five or ten years without new convictions after release. This primarily affects individuals with past non-violent felony records who maintained clean criminal histories for extended periods. The bill aims to reduce sentencing severity for low-risk offenders who demonstrate sustained rehabilitation, without altering penalties for violent offenses or specific crimes like DUI.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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What changed between versions

Substitute Bill Second Substitute Bill · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill's title was updated to reflect its new status as a 'Second Substitute Bill,' and the sponsoring committee changed from 'Community Safety' to 'Appropriations.' The act's description was slightly expanded to clarify that it creates a new section. Most significantly, a new funding condition was added, stating that if specific funding is not provided by June 30, 2025, the entire act becomes null and void.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding community custody requirements remains unchanged, but a new condition for the act's validity based on funding availability was introduced.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was changed from 'Substitute House Bill' to 'Second Substitute House Bill,' and the bill number was updated from H-1497.2 to H-1815.1.

The sponsoring committee was changed from 'Community Safety' to 'Appropriations,' and the first reading date was updated from February 21, 2025, to February 28, 2025.

SCOPE

The act description was updated to explicitly state that it creates a new section.

FISCAL

A new provision was added requiring specific funding by June 30, 2025; failure to provide this funding will cause the entire act to become null and void.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
7
Committee
10
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Community Safety.
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
lower
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations.
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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