WA HB1897

Grants civil liability immunity to community-based public safety programs, their volunteers, agents, officers, and employees for good faith acts or omissions when serving people experiencing behavioral health crises, complex behavioral health needs, or legal system involvement

Defines "community-based public safety program" as organizations providing alternatives to jail and criminal prosecution for people whose unlawful behavior stems from unmanaged substance use, mental health challenges, or extreme poverty

Protected activities include outreach, case management, providing shelter and housing, traveling among worksites, transporting clients, and aftercare functions

Applies to organizations performing contracted roles for locally, state, or federally funded community-based public safety programs

Liability protection does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct