Authorizes a qualified county in Washington to impose a sales and use tax to fund behavioral health diversion programs.

The bill allows a qualified county in Washington to impose a sales and use tax, up to 0.1 percent, to fund behavioral health diversion programs. The tax proceeds must support programs that prevent individuals with behavioral health needs from entering or remaining in the criminal justice system. The county must have an approved behavioral health diversion plan. The tax is contingent on the enactment of House Bill No. 1218 by August 1, 2025.

Authorizes a qualified county in Washington to impose a sales and use tax to fund behavioral health diversion programs.

The bill allows a qualified county in Washington to impose a sales and use tax, up to 0.1 percent, to fund behavioral health diversion programs. The tax proceeds must support programs that prevent individuals with behavioral health needs from entering or remaining in the criminal justice system. The county must have an approved behavioral health diversion plan. The tax is contingent on the enactment of House Bill No. 1218 by August 1, 2025.