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WA SB6109

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Yasmin Trudeau

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Washington State Investment Board prohibited from making new investments in entities that own, operate, lease, or invest in private detention facilities, effective upon enactment

  • Full divestment from all private detention facility-related investments required by January 1, 2030, including any funds containing such entities

  • Divestment must be accomplished without monetary loss to state funds, through prudent reinvestment in companies with comparable returns

  • "Private detention facility" defined as facilities operated by for-profit entities under contract with federal, state, or local governments for incarceration or involuntary confinement

  • Sponsored by Senators Trudeau and Saldaña; adds new section to chapter 43.33A RCW governing the state investment board

Legislative Description

Prohibiting investment of funds under management by the state investment board in private detention facilities.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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