Text of WA HB 1629 (2026)
Concerning restrictions on the placement of inmates of different biological sexes in correctional facilities.
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AN ACT Relating to restrictions on the placement of inmates of
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different biological sexes in correctional facilities; and adding a
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new section to chapter 72.09 RCW.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
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NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 72.09
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RCW to read as follows:
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An inmate being housed in a correctional facility shall not be
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assigned to share a room or cell with any other person of a different
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biological sex than that of the inmate if the inmate has a history of
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sexual or physical violence against a victim whose biological sex is
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the same as the other person assigned to the room or cell.
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For purposes of this section, "a history of sexual or physical
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violence" means one or more current charges or prior convictions for
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a sex offense, violent offense, or an offense that constitutes
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domestic violence as those terms are defined in RCW 9.94A.030.
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H-0792.1
HOUSE BILL 1629
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By Representative Caldier
p. 1
HB 1629