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WashingtonSB 53882025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Concerning department of corrections behavioral health certification.

Sponsored By: Manka Dhingra (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Statewide behavioral health standards in prisons

By July 1, 2026, the Department of Corrections and the Department of Health adopt statewide behavioral health standards for correctional facilities. Starting July 1, 2027, Corrections follows these standards when providing care. The Department of Health conducts yearly inspections, reports any problems, and may give technical help. Corrections must send a corrective plan within 45 days after a report. By July 1, 2027, the agencies keep a biennial agreement for inspections, and Corrections reimburses Health for related costs. By July 20, 2030, and every four years after, they review and update the standards.

Licensed clinicians for prison addiction care

People in the prison-based Special Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative get a full substance use assessment while incarcerated. Their treatment is provided by Washington-licensed clinicians. This applies to care delivered inside state correctional facilities.

Law depends on June 2025 funding

The law requires specific funding named in the omnibus budget by June 30, 2025. If that funding is not provided, this act is null and void.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Manka Dhingra

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Claire Wilson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rebecca Saldaña

    Democratic • Senate

  • T'wina Nobles

    Democratic • Senate

  • Yasmin Trudeau

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 163 • No: 28

Senate vote • 4/18/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 45 • No: 3 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/11/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 73 • No: 21 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/6/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 45 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    5/20/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 382, 2025 Laws.

    5/20/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    5/20/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/23/2025legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    4/22/2025legislature

  6. President signed.

    4/19/2025legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    4/18/2025Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    4/18/2025House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 73; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    4/11/2025Senate

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/11/2025Senate

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

    4/11/2025Senate

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    4/8/2025Senate

  14. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    4/7/2025Senate

  15. Minority; without recommendation.

    4/7/2025Senate

  16. Minority; do not pass.

    4/7/2025Senate

  17. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    4/7/2025Senate

  18. Referred to Appropriations.

    3/28/2025Senate

  19. CS - Executive action taken by committee.

    3/27/2025Senate

  20. CS - Majority; do pass.

    3/27/2025Senate

  21. First reading, referred to Community Safety.

    3/8/2025Senate

  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/6/2025Senate

  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/6/2025Senate

  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/6/2025Senate

  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/5/2025Senate

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