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WA SB5745

WA SB5745
Revised for 2nd Substitute: Concerning legal representation under the involuntary treatment act.

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Introduced
02/13/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
03/10/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to legal representation under the involuntary 2 treatment act; amending RCW 71.05.110, 71.05.130, 71.05.730, 3 72.23.010, 72.23.020, 2.70.020, and 2.70.023; reenacting and amending 4 RCW 71.05.020, 71.05.020, 71.34.020, and 71.34.020; repealing 2024 c 5 62 ss 26 and 27; providing contingent effective dates; providing 6 contingent expiration dates; and declaring an emergency. 7

AI Summary

This bill addresses legal representation for individuals under the Involuntary Treatment Act, making several key changes to how legal counsel is provided in civil commitment cases. The bill primarily modifies how counties administer and fund legal representation for individuals in involuntary mental health treatment proceedings. Under the new provisions, the county where a person is detained will be responsible for administering appointed counsel, regardless of the person's county of origin. Counties can provide this representation directly, through contracts, or by requesting the health care authority to contract with the Office of Public Defense on their behalf. The bill also clarifies reimbursement mechanisms for judicial services, allowing counties to apply for reimbursement from behavioral health administrative services organizations on a quarterly basis. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to various definitions related to mental health facilities and services, including updating references to state hospitals and facilities. The legislation aims to streamline and clarify the process of providing legal representation in involuntary commitment cases, ensuring that individuals receive appropriate legal support while managing the administrative and financial aspects of such representation.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date 5/12/2025*. (on 05/12/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5745&Year=2025&Initiative=false
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5745-S2.SL.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5745-S2.PL.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5745-S2.E%20HBR%20APH%2025.pdf
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5745-S2.E%20SBR%20FBR%2025.pdf
Walsh 5745-S2.E AMH WALJ ADAM 241 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5745-S2.E%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20241.pdf
Walsh 5745-S2.E AMH WALJ ADAM 239 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/House/5745-S2.E%20AMH%20WALJ%20ADAM%20239.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5745-S2.E%20HBR%20APP%2025.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5745-S2.E%20HBR%20CRJ%2025.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5745-S2.E%20HBA%20CRJ%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5745-S2.E.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5745-S2.E%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
Dhingra 5745-S2 AMS DHIN S2194.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5745-S2%20AMS%20DHIN%20S2194.1.pdf
Dhingra 5745-S2 AMS DHIN S2103.2 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5745-S2%20AMS%20DHIN%20S2103.2.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5745-S2.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5745%20SBR%20WM%20OC%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5745%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5745%20SBA%20WM%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5745-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5745%20SBR%20LAW%20OC%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5745%20SBR%20LAW%20TA%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5745%20SBA%20LAW%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5745.pdf
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