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WA SB6021

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Christian

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to establish a comprehensive body scanner program at Green Hill school (a juvenile rehabilitation facility) to detect contraband hidden under clothing and within body cavities

  • All employees, contractors, visitors, volunteers, and inmates entering the secure perimeter must be scanned; alternative search methods required for minors, pregnant individuals, those with disabilities, and those approaching radiation limits

  • Inmates with body scans indicating substance-related contraband must receive comprehensive substance use disorder assessments and treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment

  • Employees, contractors, visitors, or volunteers found with contraband via body scan must be disciplined per department policies and referred to law enforcement

  • Annual report to the governor and legislature required by December 1st detailing positive scans, contraband types, confiscation numbers over five years, and substance use disorder treatment data

Legislative Description

Reducing introduction of contraband into Green Hill school.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Human Services.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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