Washington HB2393 exempts state and local governments from liability for inmate injuries from voluntary controlled substance use, if certain.

HB2393 clarifies that state and local governments are not liable for inmate injuries caused by voluntary controlled substance use, provided the inmate was lawfully searched and any substances were seized upon admission. This exemption does not apply if the substance was provided by a government agent. The law applies to all causes of action accruing after the effective date of this section.

Washington HB2393 exempts state and local governments from liability for inmate injuries from voluntary controlled substance use, if certain.

HB2393 clarifies that state and local governments are not liable for inmate injuries caused by voluntary controlled substance use, provided the inmate was lawfully searched and any substances were seized upon admission. This exemption does not apply if the substance was provided by a government agent. The law applies to all causes of action accruing after the effective date of this section.