Clarifying public defense caseload standards for local jurisdictions.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 2 Sponsors

Jan 12, 2026 · Senate

First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

Dec 17, 2025 · Senate

Prefiled for introduction.

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

14.6% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 41%, measured from WA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 31/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 272 days quiet

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