BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 5103: Sentence review/deportation

Expediting review of sentences when there exists a pending deportation proceeding.

Summary

Provides an expedited process for petitions for pardons or clemency when the petitioner indicates there is an urgent need for a pardon or commutation including, but not limited to, a pending deportation order or deportation proceeding.
Clarifies that an applicant is eligible for a pardon, commutation, or restoration of civil rights without regard to the applicant's immigration status.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5103), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to petitions to the clemency and pardons board for persons subject to deportation proceedings;

Passed February 7, 2025

Version voted on: SB 5103

30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	30	0	0	0
Republican	0	19	0	0

How each member voted

Jan 12, 2026Senate Rules "X" file.
Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 27, 2025By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Feb 11, 2025First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Feb 7, 2025Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Feb 7, 2025Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Jan 29, 2025Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 23, 2025Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 22, 2025Minority; do not pass.
Jan 22, 2025HS - Majority; do pass.
Jan 13, 2025First reading, referred to Human Services.
Dec 23, 2024Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5103 (2023–24) Medicaid patients/discharge · Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2023
SB 5103 (2021–22) Freight transporters/L&I · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5103 (2019–20) Natural areas · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5103 (2017–18) Commitment review petitions · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5103 (2015–16) Insurance comm hearings/ALJs · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5103 (2013–14) Athletic facility grants · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5103 (2011–12) Slayer statute · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5103 (2009–10) Service animals in training · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor