1604-S AMH WATE PATT 355

  

SHB 1604 - H AMD 1490

By Representative Waters

WITHDRAWN 02/04/2026

On page 4, after line 18, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to chapter 70.48 RCW to read as follows:

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a jail may consider physiological differences in strength and injury risks when developing and implementing any inmate housing and supervision policies pursuant to this chapter."

EFFECT: Permits a jail to consider physiological differences in strength and injury risks when developing and implementing inmate housing and supervision policies.

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