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HB1629 • 2026
Concerning restrictions on the placement of inmates of different biological sexes in correctional facilities.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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Inmate place./biological sex
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Inmate place./biological sex
AN ACT Relating to restrictions on the placement of inmates of 1 different biological sexes in correctional facilities; and adding a 2 new section to chapter 72.09 RCW. 3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:4 NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 72.09 5 RCW to read as follows: 6 An inmate being housed in a correctional facility shall not be 7 assigned to share a room or cell with any other person of a different 8 biological sex than that of the inmate if the inmate has a history of 9 sexual or physical violence against a victim whose biological sex is 10 the same as the other person assigned to the room or cell.11 For purposes of this section, "a history of sexual or physical 12 violence" means one or more current charges or prior convictions for 13 a sex offense, violent offense, or an offense that constitutes 14 domestic violence as those terms are defined in RCW 9.94A.030.15 --- END --- H-0792.1 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. p. 1 HB 1629