There are hereby permanently located and established the following state hospitals: Western state hospital at Fort Steilacoom, Pierce county; eastern state hospital at Medical Lake, Spokane county; and the child study and treatment center at Fort Steilacoom, Pierce county.[ 2025 c 226 s 9; 1959 c 28 s 72.23.020. Prior: 1951 c 139 s 6. Formerly RCW 71.02.440.]Notes:Effective date—2025 c 226: See note following RCW 71.05.020.