WA SB5282

Establishes an advisory board on missing and exploited children to advise the Washington State Patrol chief on the task force's objectives, conduct, management, and coordination

Chief of Washington State Patrol appoints 7 members: a county prosecuting attorney, municipal police chief or county sheriff, State Patrol representative, defense attorney, federally recognized tribe member, certified sex offender treatment provider, and a person with lived experience of child abduction or exploitation

Attorney General appoints one additional representative; federal law enforcement and state social service agencies invited to participate

Members serve 2-year terms, board meets at least annually, and elects its own chair

Annual reports due to legislature starting December 1, 2026, covering reactive and proactive sting operations, number of children rescued, arrest and sentencing statistics, and recommendations for improvement