Washington HB1232 establishes standards for private detention facilities to ensure sanitary, hygienic, and safe conditions for detained persons.

Washington HB1232 mandates that private detention facilities, operated by private, nongovernmental for-profit entities under contract with governmental entities, must provide a safe and clean environment, adequate lighting, natural or mechanical ventilation, and basic personal hygiene items at no cost. The bill requires these facilities to offer nutritious meals, free telecommunications services, and in-person visitation. It also mandates that the Department of Health conduct routine, unannounced inspections, and the Department of Labor and Industries inspect workplace conditions.

Washington HB1232 establishes standards for private detention facilities to ensure sanitary, hygienic, and safe conditions for detained persons.

Washington HB1232 mandates that private detention facilities, operated by private, nongovernmental for-profit entities under contract with governmental entities, must provide a safe and clean environment, adequate lighting, natural or mechanical ventilation, and basic personal hygiene items at no cost. The bill requires these facilities to offer nutritious meals, free telecommunications services, and in-person visitation. It also mandates that the Department of Health conduct routine, unannounced inspections, and the Department of Labor and Industries inspect workplace conditions.