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 these 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 calculating earned release time based on good behavior and performance while also establishing stricter eligibility criteria for offenders convicted of serious violent offenses. The act is officially titled the "Gavin Looper Act."

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.94A.729