Bill > HB2393

This bill establishes new rules regarding when correctional facilities, including jails and prisons owned or operated by state or local governments, can be held liable for injuries to inmates resulting from their voluntary use of controlled substances, which are defined as drugs as outlined in RCW 69.50.101. Generally, the state and local governments would not be liable if an inmate is injured due to their own voluntary use of a controlled substance while lawfully admitted to a correctional facility, provided the inmate was searched for and any discovered substances were seized upon admission. However, this protection from liability is removed if a correctional facility agent provided the controlled substance to the inmate, or if an agent knew or should have known the inmate required medical care due to substance use (either before or after admission) and failed to make a reasonable effort to provide that care. This bill applies to any legal claims that arise on or after its effective date.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2393&Year=2025&Initiative=false