Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2704: Less restrictive alt./DSHS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2704 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring all less restrictive alternatives for sexually violent predators to be operated by the department of social and health services or a contracted provider. Primary sponsor: Travis Couture (R). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): First reading, referred to Community Safety.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to requiring all less restrictive alternatives for sexually violent predators to be operated by the department of social and health services or a contracted provider;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Couture | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Stephanie Barnard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| April Connors | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jeremie Dufault | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Carolyn Eslick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Dan Griffey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Cyndy Jacobsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Mari Leavitt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Timm Ormsby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“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.