Washington State's House advances bill allowing low-risk inmates to petition for sentence review.

Washington State's House narrowly advanced House Bill 1125, allowing inmates who have shown improved behavior and are considered low-risk to petition for sentence review. The bill requires five years of community custody post-resentencing and encourages victim input. However, some lawmakers worry about judicial discretion and victim rights, suggesting the bill needs further refinement. The proposal's future in the full House remains uncertain.

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