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This bill modifies existing law regarding contracts between county and municipal jails and the United States for holding individuals in federal custody. Previously, jail officials had the discretion to accept federal prisoners if the U.S. made provisions for their support and any required additional personnel. Now, the bill requires that, with limited exceptions, an agreement must be made by contract with the United States *before* a jail accepts any person in federal custody. However, if a federal prisoner is presented before a contract is in place, the jail can, at its discretion, hold that individual. After a 180-day grace period following the bill's effective date, jails can only accept new federal prisoners under a contract, though they can continue to accept them during this initial period. Any contract must include a fee that is at least equal to the daily bed rate established by interlocal agreements. The bill also clarifies that jails can still accept federal prisoners if they determine there is a reasonable public safety interest in doing so, even without a formal contract.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6080&Year=2025&Initiative=false