This bill proposes significant amendments to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to rectify identified issues in the law, as highlighted by the state's supreme and superior court justices. Key changes include the elimination of the requirement for attorneys to be U.S. citizens, the repeal of outdated statutes, and the introduction of new definitions for "economic damages" and "noneconomic damages" to clarify monetary and subjective losses in medical malpractice claims. Additionally, the bill modernizes the legal framework by repealing sections related to moral nuisances and subversive activities, and it revises provisions regarding interpreters in legal proceedings to ensure fair cost allocation.

The legislation also addresses sentencing, harassment, and juvenile offender treatment, allowing for the presentation of all relevant criminal history evidence during resentencing. It modifies the definition of harassment, increases penalties for repeat offenders, and establishes new guidelines for sentencing individuals convicted of aggravated first-degree murder, particularly those under 18 at the time of the offense. The bill mandates that offenders serve their sentences in state-operated facilities and ensures that victims can present statements during hearings. Overall, the bill aims to streamline Washington's legal code, enhance clarity, and modernize the treatment of juvenile offenders while addressing public safety considerations.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 2.43.040, 2.48.190, 2.48.210, 4.16.190, 4.56.250, 48.140.010, 6.25.030, 10.105.900, 9.91.180, 7.80.120, 9.92.100, 9.94A.530, 9A.46.020, 10.05.030, 10.52.100, 10.58.090, 10.95.030, 10.95.035, 10.73.090, 18.108.190, 41.20.110, 41.56.0251, 47.44.030, 35A.66.020, 43.135.034, 9A.72.160
Substitute Bill: 2.43.040, 2.48.190, 2.48.210, 4.16.190, 4.56.250, 48.140.010, 6.25.030, 10.105.900, 9.91.180, 7.80.120, 9.92.100, 9.94A.530, 9A.46.020, 10.05.030, 10.52.100, 10.58.090, 10.95.030, 10.95.035, 10.73.090, 18.108.190, 41.20.110, 41.56.0251, 43.135.034, 47.44.030, 35A.66.020, 9A.72.160
Bill as Passed Legislature: 2.43.040, 2.48.190, 2.48.210, 4.16.190, 4.56.250, 48.140.010, 6.25.030, 10.105.900, 9.91.180, 7.80.120, 9.92.100, 9.94A.530, 9A.46.020, 10.05.030, 10.52.100, 10.58.090, 10.95.030, 10.95.035, 10.73.090, 18.108.190, 41.20.110, 41.56.0251, 43.135.034, 47.44.030, 35A.66.020, 9A.72.160
Session Law: 2.43.040, 2.48.190, 2.48.210, 4.16.190, 4.56.250, 48.140.010, 6.25.030, 10.105.900, 9.91.180, 7.80.120, 9.92.100, 9.94A.530, 9A.46.020, 10.05.030, 10.52.100, 10.58.090, 10.95.030, 10.95.035, 10.73.090, 18.108.190, 41.20.110, 41.56.0251, 43.135.034, 47.44.030, 35A.66.020, 9A.72.160