The bill amends RCW 9.94A.729 to prohibit individuals convicted of violent offenses involving a firearm from receiving earned early release credits. Specifically, it introduces a new provision stating that offenders serving a term of confinement for a violent offense committed with a firearm, or for which they received a firearm enhancement, are not eligible for earned release credits. This change aims to ensure that those convicted of serious violent crimes involving firearms do not benefit from early release incentives.

Additionally, the bill clarifies existing regulations regarding earned release time for various categories of offenders, including those with deadly weapon enhancements and impaired driving enhancements. It maintains the framework for how earned release time is calculated and the conditions under which offenders may qualify for early release, while explicitly excluding those convicted of violent offenses with firearms from these benefits. The act is officially titled the "Gavin Looper Act."

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.94A.729