Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5296: Juvenile offenses

Passed one chamber Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

SB 5296 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Improving outcomes for individuals adjudicated of juvenile offenses by increasing opportunities for community placement options and refining procedural requirements. Primary sponsor: Claire Wilson (D). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Claire Wilson (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.