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WA SB6083
WA SB6083Concerning transparency, public safety, and independent oversight of the city, county, and regional jail system in Washington state.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to transparency, public safety, and independent 2 oversight of the city, county, and regional jail system in Washington 3 state; amending RCW 70.48.510; and adding a new chapter to Title 43 4 RCW. 5
AI Summary
This bill establishes the jail oversight board within the office of the governor to ensure transparency and independent oversight of Washington's jail system, support safe and humane conditions for jail employees and incarcerated individuals, and promote reform towards a more rehabilitative and therapeutic jail system. The board will have the authority to monitor jails, investigate and report on issues, provide technical assistance, and collect and publicly report data through a statewide uniform jail reporting system. The bill also amends existing law to require unexpected fatality reviews in jails to be overseen by the jail oversight board.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Committee on Human Services Public Hearing (10:30:00 1/22/2024 Senate Committee on Human Services) (on 01/22/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
- ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6083&Year=2023&Initiative=false | 01/09/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - 6083 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=69389 | 01/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6083.pdf | 01/09/2024 |
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