WA SB5646

Adds outreach workers to the list of protected professionals under Washington's third-degree assault statute (RCW 9A.36.031), making assault against them while performing official duties a class C felony

Defines "outreach worker" as a person employed by or contracting with a social service agency or government organization who works with vulnerable populations such as the homeless, runaway youth, and victims of abuse

Specifies that outreach workers' duties include conducting needs assessments to identify client living conditions and support systems, with work occurring in homes, shelters, or street encampments

Aligns protections for outreach workers with existing protections for transit employees, school bus drivers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, nurses, physicians, and judicial personnel