Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

ESHB 1604 — Jail searches/gender

Last action — Effective date 6/11/2026.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Providing parameters for conducting searches of transgender and intersex individuals confined in a local jail in compliance with federal law.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

Sponsors

  • CS(Salahuddin) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • CS(Salahuddin)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does ESHB 1604 do?
Providing parameters for conducting searches of transgender and intersex individuals confined in a local jail in compliance with federal law.
Who sponsors ESHB 1604?
ESHB 1604 is sponsored by CS(Salahuddin).
What is the current status of ESHB 1604?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track ESHB 1604?
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