Prohibiting sexually violent predators from being placed in less restrictive alternatives located in areas with a high concentration of children.

HB 2693 prohibits sexually violent predators from being placed in less restrictive community-based housing (like transitional facilities) within 500 feet of locations with a high concentration of children, such as schools, parks, or daycares. It directly affects individuals convicted of sexually violent offenses who are conditionally released under Washington state law. The bill amends state law to require that such placements must occur in areas where the adult-to-child ratio within 500 feet exceeds three adults per child. This policy change specifically restricts housing options for this group near high-risk locations, without altering eligibility for conditional release.