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WA SB5032
Bill
Status
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Claire Wilson
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AI Summary
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Expands the Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds jurisdiction to include juvenile rehabilitation facilities operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
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Grants the ombuds authority to investigate complaints, monitor procedures, and review facilities related to juvenile rehabilitation services, in addition to existing family and children's services oversight
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Requires DCYF to provide the ombuds physical access to juvenile rehabilitation facilities and unrestricted online access to the juvenile rehabilitation case management system
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Allows the ombuds to communicate privately with any person in DCYF custody, including youth in juvenile rehabilitation facilities
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Effective July 27, 2025, contingent on specific funding being provided in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025
Legislative Description
Expanding the duties of the office of the family and children's ombuds to include juvenile rehabilitation facilities operated by the department of children, youth, and families.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/19/2025