The bill aims to enhance community safety by mandating electronic monitoring for sexually violent predators who are granted conditional release to less restrictive alternatives. It amends RCW 71.09.096 to require that, prior to any release, the court must impose conditions that ensure community safety, which must include electronic monitoring that provides real-time tracking, exclusion zones, and notifications for tampering with the device. Additionally, the bill establishes minimum distance restrictions from schools and childcare facilities, and it requires the Department of Corrections to investigate and recommend individualized conditions based on the person's specific risk factors.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of fair share principles in the placement of individuals in less restrictive alternatives, ensuring that releases do not disproportionately affect any one community. It outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Corrections in providing necessary treatment and support services, including the assignment of a community care coordinator and assistance with discharge planning. The bill also mandates regular court reviews of each person's case following their release to ensure compliance with the terms of their conditional release and to assess the appropriateness of any modifications to their release conditions.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 71.09.096
Bill as Passed Legislature: 71.09.096
Session Law: 71.09.096