SB5873

Concerning escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals.

Chamber Passed·2/17/26

SB5873 allows escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals to attend family funerals, visit seriously ill family members, and participate.

SB5873 amends Washington state law to allow escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals under specific conditions. These include attending the funeral or bedside of a seriously ill family member, participating in community service work projects, and engaging in reentry programs. Only nonviolent offenders can participate in community service. The bill also mandates that the state be reimbursed for leave-related costs unless the incarcerated individual and their immediate family are indigent.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–17 · Feb 17
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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17 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 20

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Human Services Executive Session

Jan 13

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Human Services Public Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Feb 19

House

First reading, referred to Community Safety.

Feb 17

Senate

1st substitute bill substituted