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This bill mandates the establishment of a comprehensive body scanner program at Green Hill school, a juvenile rehabilitation facility, to reduce the introduction of contraband. The program, inspired by a successful pilot in adult corrections facilities, will use body scanners capable of detecting items hidden under clothing and within body cavities, while adhering to federal radiation and safety standards. These scanners will be used for security screenings of all individuals entering the secure perimeter, including employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, and inmates, with alternative search methods available for minors, health-compromised individuals, those with disabilities, pregnant individuals, and those nearing maximum radiation dosage limits. The bill also requires adequate staffing for scanner operation and subsequent searches, and outlines procedures for individuals with positive scans, including substance use disorder assessments and treatment for inmates, and disciplinary action and referral to law enforcement for staff, contractors, visitors, and volunteers. The department will provide training on scanner operation and radiation safety, develop policies to minimize radiation exposure, and track scan frequency to comply with federal limits. Finally, the department will submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing the program's effectiveness, including the types and numbers of individuals scanned, contraband detected, and substance use disorder treatment provided.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6021&Year=2025&Initiative=false