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WA HB1960

WA HB1960
Concerning the housing of inmates in state correctional facilities.


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Introduced
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the housing of inmates in state correctional facilities; and adding a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the housing of inmates who have been convicted of a sex offense against a victim of the same biological sex in a correctional facility that primarily houses persons of a different biological sex. The bill adds a new section to Chapter 72.09 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to implement this restriction. The term "sex offense" is defined in RCW 9.94A.030.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Public Safety. (on 01/13/2022)

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