Concerning legal financial obligations.
HB 2102 eliminates certain unenforceable legal financial obligations (LFOs) for offenders in Washington State, including costs, fees, and accrued interest on restitution or other debts. It automatically voids these debts after the bill’s effective date, prohibits courts from accepting payments for them, and allows judges to waive uncollectible portions of LFOs upon offender request. The bill also stops interest accrual on criminal fines and fees as of June 7, 2018, and updates collection procedures for existing debts. This directly affects individuals with outstanding criminal or civil LFOs, particularly those deemed uncollectible. The law clarifies that courts may not enforce or collect these specific debts while preserving mechanisms for individual court-based relief.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 5, 2025
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
1
Jan 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Julia Reed
DDemocratic
Co
Chipalo Street
DDemocratic
Co
Darya Farivar
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Julio Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Berry
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Fosse
DDemocratic
Co
Natasha Hill
DDemocratic
Co
Nicole Macri
DDemocratic
Co
Sharlett Mena
DDemocratic
Co
Shaun Scott
DDemocratic
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