Washington SB6307 exempts state and local governments from liability for inmate injuries from voluntary controlled substance use, unless lawful.

Washington SB6307 establishes that state and local governments are not liable for inmate injuries caused by voluntary controlled substance use, provided the inmate was lawfully searched for such substances upon admission and any discovered substances were seized. If these conditions are not met, or if the facility failed to provide necessary medical care, the government may be held liable. This applies to all causes of action accruing after the effective date of this section.

Washington SB6307 exempts state and local governments from liability for inmate injuries from voluntary controlled substance use, unless lawful.

Washington SB6307 establishes that state and local governments are not liable for inmate injuries caused by voluntary controlled substance use, provided the inmate was lawfully searched for such substances upon admission and any discovered substances were seized. If these conditions are not met, or if the facility failed to provide necessary medical care, the government may be held liable. This applies to all causes of action accruing after the effective date of this section.