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WA HB1445
WA HB1445Concerning law enforcement and local corrections agency misconduct through investigations and legal actions.
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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to strengthening and clarifying the authority of 2 the attorney general to address law enforcement and local corrections 3 agency misconduct through investigations and legal actions; adding 4 new sections to chapter 43.10 RCW; and creating new sections. 5
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen and clarify the authority of the Attorney General to address misconduct by law enforcement agencies and local corrections agencies in Washington. It allows the Attorney General to investigate violations of the state constitution or law, including insufficient accountability systems, training, and policies, and to bring civil actions for injunctive or declaratory relief, damages, and attorney's fees. The bill also requires the Attorney General to develop and publish model policies for law enforcement agency accountability systems. The bill is intended to promote effective and constitutional policing, detention, and incarceration practices, increase community confidence, and improve officer and agency accountability.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Drew Hansen (D)*,
Nicole Macri (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Last Action
House Rules "X" file. (on 02/20/2024)
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