The bill aims to address the impact of juvenile convictions on the sentencing of currently incarcerated individuals in Washington State. It recognizes that many individuals, particularly from indigenous and minority communities, have been disproportionately affected by the practice of assigning "juvenile points" that lengthen prison sentences. The legislation proposes that individuals whose offender scores were increased due to juvenile adjudications that are no longer scorable under current law can apply for resentencing. This is intended to rectify past injustices and align sentencing practices with contemporary understandings of adolescent brain development.

Specifically, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 9.94A RCW, allowing individuals sentenced for offenses committed before July 23, 2023, to seek a resentencing hearing if they meet certain criteria, including being currently incarcerated and having a release date of January 1, 2025, or later. The court is required to grant the motion for resentencing if it finds that the offender's score was improperly increased due to juvenile adjudications that are no longer scorable. The bill also stipulates that starting January 1, 2027, these provisions will apply to all individuals who meet the outlined requirements.