Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 2698: Less restrictive alt. recs.

In committee Last action January 28, 2026: First reading, referred to Community Safety.

Plain-language summary

HB 2698 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring the court to consider recommendations from the prosecutor before approving a less restrictive alternative for a sexually violent predator. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Barnard (R). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): First reading, referred to Community Safety.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stephanie Barnard (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.