Committee hears support and implementation questions for required community custody in unlawful firearm-possession cases 2ESSB 52 68 would require one year of community custody for any unlawful possession of a firearm, removing the current gang-member requirement; supporters said supervision aids reentry while the Sentencing Guidelines Commission urged more individualized application to avoid over-supervision.

A new bill could change the landscape of firearm possession laws in Washington by imposing mandatory community custody for all offenders, not just gang members.

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Panel hears near‑consensus support to reduce penalties and add supervision for failure to register House Bill 2403 would lower penalties for certain offender registration failures, expand community custody options and require Department of Corrections support; public defenders, local stakeholders, and staff told the committee the change is cost-effective and broadly supported by criminal justice actors.

House Bill 2403 is gaining rare consensus in Washington, aiming to lower penalties for registration failures while enhancing community support for offenders.

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