SB5846 regulates conditional release of sex offenders to less restrictive alternatives, establishes a work group to evaluate siting criteria, and.

SB5846 amends Washington's sex offender laws to regulate conditional release to less restrictive alternatives. The bill mandates the Department of Social and Health Services to notify specified parties of conditional releases and escapes. It establishes a legislative work group to evaluate siting criteria for secure community transition facilities, recommend amendments, and ensure equitable distribution. The work group includes legislative and non-legislative members. The bill temporarily prohibits new secure community transition facilities, except for unused facilities on McNeil Island.

SB5846 regulates conditional release of sex offenders to less restrictive alternatives, establishes a work group to evaluate siting criteria, and.

SB5846 amends Washington's sex offender laws to regulate conditional release to less restrictive alternatives. The bill mandates the Department of Social and Health Services to notify specified parties of conditional releases and escapes. It establishes a legislative work group to evaluate siting criteria for secure community transition facilities, recommend amendments, and ensure equitable distribution. The work group includes legislative and non-legislative members. The bill temporarily prohibits new secure community transition facilities, except for unused facilities on McNeil Island.