HB 2403 — Modifying provisions relating to the crime of failure to register.

What this bill does

Modifies policies concerning the criminal offense of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender including the felony classification and seriousness level, the community custody requirements, and the definition of "sex offense." Requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to review the model policy for opportunities to streamline registration.

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