SB 6145 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning the possession of contraband at any correctional facility or institution by an employee.

SB 6145 requires immediate suspension and termination of state and contractor employees at correctional facilities who possess contraband (such as weapons, drugs, or security-threatening items) on facility premises. Employees found guilty of contraband possession through evidence-based review or related criminal convictions must be terminated, and contractors must remove such employees from facility-access roles. Contractors must also demonstrate improved hiring, training, and monitoring practices to renew contracts, with the department requiring proof of progress before approval. The bill allows public disclosure of terminated employees or contracts, protecting officials from liability for releasing relevant information.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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