HB2280 ensures legislators can access state-owned and contracted facilities for oversight.

HB2280 mandates that the Departments of Corrections, Children, Youth, and Families, and Social and Health Services facilitate visits by Washington state legislators to covered facilities. These include those owned or operated by these departments, as well as licensed or contracted facilities. Access includes tours and meetings with residents, subject to safety protocols. Denials due to safety or emergencies require written reports to legislative leaders. Staffing shortages cannot be a reason for denial.

HB2280 ensures legislators can access state-owned and contracted facilities for oversight.

HB2280 mandates that the Departments of Corrections, Children, Youth, and Families, and Social and Health Services facilitate visits by Washington state legislators to covered facilities. These include those owned or operated by these departments, as well as licensed or contracted facilities. Access includes tours and meetings with residents, subject to safety protocols. Denials due to safety or emergencies require written reports to legislative leaders. Staffing shortages cannot be a reason for denial.