Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2547 — Federal custody contracts

Last action — First reading, referred to Community Safety.

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  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 January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Concerning contracts between the United States and county and municipal jails for committing or confining individuals in federal custody.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 70.48.140.

  • RCW 70.48.140

    shall , if provision is made by the United States for the support of such persons confined, and for any additional personnel required → to read as follows: (1) A person having charge of a jail may choose to receive and keep in such jail, when room is available, all persons confined or committed thereto by process or order issued under authority of the United States until discharged according to law, the same as if such persons had been committed under process issued under authority of the state . Except for when there is a valid judicial warrant issued, any such agreement shall be made by a contract with the United States to confine or commit individuals in a jail and entered into prior to the jail accepting any person in federal custody. (2) Any contract shall include a fee of the total cost to the jail to confine or commit an individual in federal custody. If at any point funds are not received from the United States or there is an indication that funds will not be received from the United States and given to the local county or municipality, according to the contract, then the jail shall no longer agree to hold federal detainees. (3) Except for when a valid judicial warrant has been issued, no county or municipality may contract the use of their jail with the United States to confine or commit an individual that has been transported across any state line. --- END ---

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Community Safety.

Sponsors

  • (Stonier) · Primary

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

Sponsors (1)

  • (Stonier)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2547 do?
Concerning contracts between the United States and county and municipal jails for committing or confining individuals in federal custody.
Who sponsors HB 2547?
HB 2547 is sponsored by (Stonier).
What is the current status of HB 2547?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 2547?
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