Requiring a less restrictive alternative placement to be owned and operated by the same individuals.

 S-4396.1

SENATE BILL 6339

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senators Torres, Boehnke, Dozier, and Holy

Read first time 01/30/26. Referred to Committee on Human Services.

AN ACT Relating to requiring a less restrictive alternative placement to be owned and operated by the same individuals; and amending RCW 71.09.096 .

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

Sec. 1. RCW 71.09.096 and 2025 c 33 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) If the court or jury determines that conditional release to a less restrictive alternative is in the best interest of the person and includes conditions that would adequately protect the community, and the court determines that the minimum conditions set forth in RCW 71.09.092 and in this section are met, the court shall enter judgment and direct a conditional release.