WA HB1232

Expands Department of Health authority to conduct routine, unannounced inspections of private detention facilities, including food service, sanitation, water and air quality testing every six months, and nutrition reviews for detained persons

Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation (maximum $1,000,000 total) for private detention facilities with repeated violations or failure to correct noncompliance with health and safety standards

Requires private detention facilities to meet detailed food service standards including serving at least three meals daily with 15 or fewer hours between evening meal and breakfast, dietitian oversight, and therapeutic diets per medical orders

Mandates facilities provide confidential telephone access, visiting areas with privacy, staff training on detained persons' rights and abuse/neglect prevention, and comprehensive infection control programs

Removes "for-profit" limitation from the definition of private detention facility, expanding the law to cover all privately-operated detention facilities contracting with government entities