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WA HB1797

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Burnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to cooperate with all law enforcement personnel in investigating criminal activity and enforcing the law
  • Specifically includes cooperation with law enforcement requests to search the premises of juvenile institutions as defined in RCW 13.40.020
  • Adds a new section to chapter 72.05 RCW (Post-Secondary Institutions) governing DCYF facilities
  • Sponsored by Representatives Burnett, Dent, Orcutt, and Abbarno in the 2025 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Concerning cooperation by the department of children, youth, and families with law enforcement.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Early Learning & Human Services2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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