Concerning restrictions on the placement of inmates of different biological sexes in correctional facilities.

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HOUSE BILL 1629

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representative Caldier

Read first time 01/27/25. Referred to Committee on Community Safety.

AN ACT Relating to restrictions on the placement of inmates of different biological sexes in correctional facilities; and adding a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 72.09 RCW to read as follows:

An inmate being housed in a correctional facility shall not be assigned to share a room or cell with any other person of a different biological sex than that of the inmate if the inmate has a history of sexual or physical violence against a victim whose biological sex is the same as the other person assigned to the room or cell.

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PASSAGE PROBABILITY

13.7% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -5 27/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 272 days quiet

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