Providing remedies for defendant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking.

 H-3302.1

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1591

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By House Community Safety (originally sponsored by Representatives Taylor, Goodman, Parshley, Simmons, Ormsby, Scott, Doglio, Salahuddin, Reed, and Davis)

READ FIRST TIME 02/04/26.

AN ACT Relating to providing remedies for defendant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking; amending RCW 9.94A.501 , 9.94A.533 , 9.94A.535 , 9.94A.540 , 9.94A.570 , 9.94A.640 , and 9.96.060 ; adding new sections to chapter 9.94A RCW; adding a new section to chapter 9.96 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Legislative Intent