Washington SB6286 allows the state to fine private detention facilities for denying health inspections.

Washington SB6286 adds provisions to allow the Washington state department of health to assess civil fines against private detention facilities that deny entry for inspections. The fines are up to $1,000 per day for the first 30 days, $10,000 per day for the next 30 days, and $15,000 per day thereafter. The fines are deposited into the federal enforcement accountability and community repair account, which funds assistance for individuals wrongfully detained and harmed by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement.

Washington SB6286 allows the state to fine private detention facilities for denying health inspections.

Washington SB6286 adds provisions to allow the Washington state department of health to assess civil fines against private detention facilities that deny entry for inspections. The fines are up to $1,000 per day for the first 30 days, $10,000 per day for the next 30 days, and $15,000 per day thereafter. The fines are deposited into the federal enforcement accountability and community repair account, which funds assistance for individuals wrongfully detained and harmed by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement.