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WA SB5499
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leonard Christian
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AI Summary
- Department of Corrections must establish comprehensive body scanner programs at Washington Corrections Center for Women and at least one male facility to reduce strip searches and create drug-free prisons
- Body scanners will screen all persons entering secure perimeters, including employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, and incarcerated individuals; alternative methods required for minors, pregnant individuals, and those with health concerns
- Incarcerated individuals with scans indicating substance-related contraband must receive substance use disorder assessments and treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment
- Department must provide radiation safety training, track scan frequency to comply with radiation exposure limits, and ensure adequate staffing for follow-up searches and dry cell watches
- Annual report due December 1st to governor and legislature covering positive scans, contraband types, confiscated substances over five years, treatment services provided, and dry cell watch placements
Legislative Description
Codifying the body scanner program at the department of corrections.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways & Means2/13/2025
Human Services1/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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