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WA HB1629
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Valdez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits inmates in Washington correctional facilities from being assigned to share a room or cell with a person of a different biological sex if the inmate has a history of sexual or physical violence against victims of that biological sex
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Defines "history of sexual or physical violence" as one or more current charges or prior convictions for sex offenses, violent offenses, or domestic violence offenses as defined in RCW 9.94A.030
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Adds a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW governing state correctional facilities
Legislative Description
Concerning restrictions on the placement of inmates of different biological sexes in correctional facilities.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026