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WA SB5409
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Claire Wilson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a four-year pilot program at Washington State Penitentiary east complex to improve communication between correctional staff and incarcerated individuals and reduce recidivism
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Requires the Department of Corrections to select "contact officers" to serve as mentors and coaches encouraging prosocial behaviors and supporting incarcerated individuals through reentry
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Mandates training for correctional officers on dynamic security tactics, with specialized crisis de-escalation training for certain officers
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Directs facility improvements to make the work environment and incarcerated life more closely resemble community life, including staff decompression rooms and painting/planting programs
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Requires annual reports to the legislature by December 1st on participation numbers, behavioral outcomes, and recidivism data; program expires June 30, 2030
Legislative Description
Concerning a pilot program creating a healthier environment for correctional officers, department of corrections staff, and individuals within a correctional facility.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026