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WA HB1027
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cyndy Jacobsen
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AI Summary
- Prohibits inmates with prior sex offense convictions from being housed in correctional facilities that primarily house persons of a different biological sex than the inmate
- The restriction applies specifically when the inmate's prior sex offense victim was of the same biological sex as the population primarily housed in that facility
- Sex offense is defined according to RCW 9.94A.030
- Adds a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW governing state correctional facilities
Legislative Description
Concerning housing of inmates in state correctional facilities.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Community Safety1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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