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WA HB1233
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tarra Simmons
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AI Summary
- Work programs for incarcerated persons become voluntary rather than mandatory, with individuals allowed to participate or refuse without penalty
- Department of corrections prohibited from issuing infractions or taking punitive, disciplinary, or retaliatory actions against incarcerated persons who decline to participate in work programs
- Earned early release days and other privileges cannot be reduced based on an incarcerated person's choice not to participate in work programs
- Education programs remain mandatory for incarcerated individuals unless specifically exempted, with refusal to participate in available free education programs still resulting in loss of privileges
- Incarcerated persons who agree to participate in work programs must still follow established rules for attendance and disenrollment, and must be paid a wage or gratuity for Class I-IV program work
Legislative Description
Concerning work programs for incarcerated persons.
Last Action
Referred to Community Safety.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Community Safety1/12/2026
Rules4/27/2025
Human Services3/7/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Appropriations2/3/2025
Community Safety1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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