Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2698: Less restrictive alt. recs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to requiring the court to consider recommendations from the prosecutor before approving a less restrictive alternative for a sexually violent predator;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Barnard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| April Connors | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Skyler Rude | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Community Safety.