Trans Legislation Tracker

Washington HB1629

INCARCERATIONINTRODUCED

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

Legislative Session

active

2025-2026 Regular Session

Selected quotes

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.

Links

View bill on LegiScan

History

DateAction
2025-01-27First reading, referred to Community Safety.