BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
HB 2403: Sex offenders/registration
Modifying provisions relating to the crime of failure to register.
Summary
- Modifies policies concerning the criminal offense of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender including the felony classification and seriousness level, the community custody requirements, and the definition of "sex offense."
- Requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to review the model policy for opportunities to streamline registration.
From the House Bill Report (HB 2403), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 13, 2026
- Out of committeeFeb 9, 2026
- Passed Housestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Darya Farivar (D-46)
- Introduced
- January 13, 2026 in the House
- Last action
- February 9, 2026
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to modifying provisions relating to the crime of failure to register consistent with general principles articulated in recommendations by the sex offender policy board;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Darya Farivar (D-46)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- APP - Executive action taken by committee.
- Minority; do not pass.
- APP - Majority; do pass.
- Referred to Appropriations.
- CS - Executive action taken by committee.
- Minority; do not pass.
- CS - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to Community Safety.
HB 2403 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2403 (2023–24) Kennel fire safety standards
- HB 2403 (2019–20) Transp. public employees
- HB 2403 (2017–18) Transit-only lane cameras
- HB 2403 (2015–16) Down syndrome resources
- HB 2403 (2013–14) Sewer, water mains, manholes
- HB 2403 (2011–12) Industrial development sites
- HB 2403 (2009–10) Military leave/pub employees
- HB 2403 (2007–08) Initiative 747