Panel Weighs Reinstating Parole; Supporters Cite Rehabilitation, Critics Seek Retroactivity and Implementation Details
SB 6,074 would allow certain people sentenced for felony offenses on or after July 1, 2027, who have served 60% of their terms, to petition the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board for parole. Advocates called it an important step for rehabilitation and public safety; defenders and reentry groups urged retroactivity or phased approaches and cautioned about racial disparities and resource needs.
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The Senate Law and Justice Committee heard testimony on Jan. 27 for SB 6,074, a proposal to reintroduce parole in Washington for persons sentenced for felony offenses committed on or after July 1, 2027.
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