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HB 1119

Concerning supervision compliance credit.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Goodman and 1 co-sponsor

Washington law now allows individuals under community supervision to earn sentence reductions through demonstrated compliance with supervisory conditions, effective July 27, 2025.

Effective date 7/27/2025.
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Bill Summary · HB 1119

Legislative bill overview

HB 1119 establishes a supervision compliance credit system in Washington that allows individuals under community supervision to earn sentence reductions through demonstrated compliance with supervisory conditions. The bill creates a mechanism for individuals to have portions of their sentences reduced based on meeting behavioral and reporting requirements set by their supervising officers.

Why is this important

This law directly affects thousands of Washington residents currently under community supervision by potentially shortening their sentences for good behavior and compliance. It creates financial and personal incentives for rehabilitation while potentially reducing the state's supervision caseload, and reflects a policy shift toward rewarding compliance over purely punitive approaches.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation standards — The bill's effectiveness depends heavily on how supervising agencies define and measure "compliance," which could create inconsistencies across jurisdictions or lead to disputes over credit eligibility
  • Public safety concerns — Critics may argue that sentence reductions based on supervision compliance could undermine victim protection or be perceived as insufficiently punitive for serious offenses
  • Equity in application — Questions about whether compliance credits will be applied consistently across different demographic groups and whether access to resources needed for compliance varies by geography or socioeconomic status

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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