Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5945: Persistent offenders

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: Referred to Ways & Means.

Plain-language summary

SB 5945 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifying the definition of persistent offender to exclude convictions for offenses committed by someone under the age of 18 and providing for resentencing. Primary sponsor: Bob Hasegawa (D). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bob Hasegawa (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.