SB 6174-S2 - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE)

     Declares an intent to:  (1) Prevent acts of violence by encouraging change in social norms and individual behaviors that have been shown to increase the risk of violence;

     (2) reduce the number of at-risk children and youth, as defined in RCW 70.190.010;

     (3) increase the severity and certainty of punishment for youth and adults who commit violent acts;

     (4) reduce the severity of harm to individuals when violence occurs;

     (5) empower communities to focus their concerns and allow them to control the funds dedicated to empirically supported preventive efforts in their region; and

     (6) reduce the fiscal and social impact of violence on our society.

     Enacts provisions dealing with the issues of public health, community networks, public safety, education, employment, and control of the media.

     Revises taxing procedures to fund programs.

     Requires periodic reports on the performance outcomes of violence reduction efforts.

     Revises provisions for concealed weapons permits.

     Requires age ratings on all virtual reality games.

     Revises juvenile sentencing provisions.

     Repeals RCW 9.41.030, 9.41.093, 9.41.100, 9.41.130, 9.41.200, 9.41.210, 9.41.230 and 70.190.900.