Washington 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 6491 — Increasing the availability of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment.

Last action — Effective date 4/1/2018*.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 19, 2018. Enacted.

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The amended version of Bill SB 6491 introduces several significant changes aimed at improving the process for assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment. Notably, it adjusts eligibility criteria for treatment by simplifying definitions and removing previous requirements around prior commitments, making it easier for individuals to access support. This matters because it can help more people receive necessary mental health care sooner, potentially reducing the risk of crises and improving overall public safety and health outcomes. Additionally, the amendments clarify the roles of crisis responders and streamline court processes, which may enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of how individuals are treated within the system.

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S-4802.1SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 6491State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Senate Ways & Means (originally sponsored by Senators O'Ban and Darneille)READ FIRST TIME 02/06/18.AN ACT Relating to increasing the availability of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment;
S-3988.2SENATE BILL 6491State of Washington65th Legislature2018 Regular SessionBy Senators O'Ban and DarneilleAN ACT Relating to increasing the availability of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment;
amending RCW 71.05.020, 71.05.150, 71.05.150, 71.05.230, 71.05.240, 71.05.590, 71.05.590, 71.05.201, 71.05.156, 71.05.212, 71.05.245, 71.05.280, and 71.05.595;
amending RCW 71.05.020, 71.05.150, 71.05.150, 71.05.230, 71.05.240, 71.05.590, 71.05.590, and 71.05.201;
((and(g))) (f) An individual crisis plan;
and(((g))) (f) An individual crisis plan.(2) Less restrictive alternative treatment may additionally include requirements to participate in the following services:(a) Medication management;(b) Psychotherapy;(((b))) (c) Nursing;(((c))) (d) Substance abuse counseling;(((d))) (e) Residential treatment;
and(g) Notification to the designated crisis responder if reasonable efforts to engage the client fail to produce substantial compliance with court-ordered treatment conditions.(2) Less restrictive alternative treatment may additionally include requirements to participate in the following services:(a) Medication management;(b) Psychotherapy;(((b))) (c) Nursing;(((c))) (d) Substance abuse counseling;(((d))) (e) Residential treatment;
The care coordinator coordinates activities with the designated crisis responders that are necessary for enforcement and continuation of less restrictive alternative orders and is responsible for coordinating service activities with other agencies and establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the individual on a continuing basis.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 71.05 RCW to read as follows:This section establishes a process for initial evaluation and filing of a petition for assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment, but however does not preclude the filing of a petition for assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment following a period of inpatient detention in appropriate circumstances:(1) The designated crisis responder must personally interview the person, unless the person refuses an interview, and determine whether the person will voluntarily receive appropriate evaluation and treatment at a mental health facility, secure detoxification facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program.(2) The designated crisis responder must investigate and evaluate the specific facts alleged and the reliability or credibility of any person providing information.
The care coordinator coordinates activities with the designated crisis responders that are necessary for enforcement and continuation of less restrictive alternative orders and is responsible for coordinating service activities with other agencies and establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the individual on a continuing basis.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.  A new section is added to chapter 71.05 RCW to read as follows:This section establishes a process for initial evaluation and filing of a petition for assisted outpatient treatment, but however does not preclude the filing of a petition for assisted outpatient treatment following a period of inpatient detention in appropriate circumstances:(1) The designated crisis responder must personally interview the person, unless the person refuses an interview, and determine whether the person will voluntarily receive appropriate evaluation and treatment at a mental health facility, secure detoxification facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program.(2) The designated crisis responder must investigate and evaluate the specific facts alleged and the reliability or credibility of any person providing information.
The petition must include:(a) A statement of the circumstances under which the person's condition was made known and stating that there is evidence, as a result of the designated crisis responder's personal observation or investigation, that the person is in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment, and stating the specific facts known as a result of personal observation or investigation, upon which the designated crisis responder bases this belief;(b) The declaration of additional witnesses, if any, supporting the petition for assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment;(c) A designation of retained counsel for the person or, if counsel is appointed, the name, business address, and telephone number of the attorney appointed to represent the person;(d) The name of an agency or facility which agreed to assume the responsibility of providing less restrictive alternative treatment if the petition is granted by the court;(e) A summons to appear in court at a specific time and place within five judicial days for a probable cause hearing, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.(4) If the person is in the custody of jail or prison at the time of the investigation, a petition for assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment may be used to facilitate continuity of care after release from custody or the diversion of criminal charges as follows:(a) If the petition is filed in anticipation of the person's release from custody, the summons may be for a date up to five judicial days following the person's anticipated release date, provided that a clear time and place for the hearing is provided;
The petition must include:(a) A statement of the circumstances under which the person's condition was made known and stating that there is evidence, as a result of the designated crisis responder's personal observation or investigation, that the person is in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment, and stating the specific facts known as a result of personal observation or investigation, upon which the designated crisis responder bases this belief;(b) The declaration of additional witnesses, if any, supporting the petition for assisted outpatient treatment;(c) A designation of retained counsel for the person or, if counsel is appointed, the name, business address, and telephone number of the attorney appointed to represent the person;(d) The name of an agency or facility which agreed to assume the responsibility of providing less restrictive alternative treatment if the petition is granted by the court;(e) A summons to appear in court at a specific time and place within five judicial days for a probable cause hearing, except as provided in subsection (4) of this section.(4) If the person is in the custody of jail or prison at the time of the investigation, a petition for assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment may be used to facilitate continuity of care after release from custody or the diversion of criminal charges as follows:(a) If the petition is filed in anticipation of the person's release from custody, the summons may be for a date up to five judicial days following the person's anticipated release date, provided that a clear time and place for the hearing is provided;
Proof of service must be filed with the court.(6) A petition for assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment filed under this section must be adjudicated under RCW 71.05.240.Sec. 4.  RCW 71.05.150 and 2016 sp.s.
Proof of service must be filed with the court.(6) A petition for assisted outpatient treatment filed under this section must be adjudicated under RCW 71.05.240.Sec. 4.  RCW 71.05.150 and 2016 sp.s.
the designated crisis responder may, after investigation and evaluation of the specific facts alleged and of the reliability and credibility of any person providing information to initiate detention or involuntary outpatient ((evaluation)) treatment, if satisfied that the allegations are true and that the person will not voluntarily seek appropriate treatment, file a petition for initial detention ((or involuntary outpatient evaluation.
the designated crisis responder may, after investigation and evaluation of the specific facts alleged and of the reliability and credibility of any person providing information to initiate detention or involuntary outpatient evaluation, if satisfied that the allegations are true and that the person will not voluntarily seek appropriate treatment, file a petition for initial detention ((or involuntary outpatient evaluation.
If the petition is for an involuntary outpatient evaluation and the person is being held in a hospital emergency department, the person may be released once the hospital has satisfied federal and state legal requirements for appropriate screening and stabilization of patients.(b))) under this section or a petition for involuntary outpatient behavioral health treatment under section 3 of this act.
If the petition is for an involuntary outpatient evaluation and the person is being held in a hospital emergency department, the person may be released once the hospital has satisfied federal and state legal requirements for appropriate screening and stabilization of patients.(b))) under this section or a petition for involuntary outpatient treatment under section 3 of this act.
the designated crisis responder may, after investigation and evaluation of the specific facts alleged and of the reliability and credibility of any person providing information to initiate detention or involuntary outpatient ((evaluation)) treatment, if satisfied that the allegations are true and that the person will not voluntarily seek appropriate treatment, file a petition for initial detention ((or involuntary outpatient evaluation.
the designated crisis responder may, after investigation and evaluation of the specific facts alleged and of the reliability and credibility of any person providing information to initiate detention or involuntary outpatient evaluation, if satisfied that the allegations are true and that the person will not voluntarily seek appropriate treatment, file a petition for initial detention ((or involuntary outpatient evaluation.
If the petition is for an involuntary outpatient evaluation and the person is being held in a hospital emergency department, the person may be released once the hospital has satisfied federal and state legal requirements for appropriate screening and stabilization of patients.(b))) under this section or a petition for involuntary outpatient behavioral health treatment under section 3 of this act.
If the petition is for an involuntary outpatient evaluation and the person is being held in a hospital emergency department, the person may be released once the hospital has satisfied federal and state legal requirements for appropriate screening and stabilization of patients.(b))) under this section or a petition for involuntary outpatient treatment under section 3 of this act.
and(5) A copy of the petition has been served on the detained ((or committed)) person, his or her attorney and his or her guardian or conservator, if any, prior to the probable cause hearing;
and(5) A copy of the petition has been served on the detained or committed person, his or her attorney and his or her guardian or conservator, if any, prior to the probable cause hearing;
A court may only enter a commitment order based on a substance use disorder if there is an available secure detoxification facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program with adequate space for the person.(c) At the conclusion of the probable cause hearing, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is gravely disabled, but that treatment in a less restrictive setting than detention is in the best interest of such person or others, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment for not to exceed ninety days.(d) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment, and that the person does not present a likelihood of serious harm or grave disability, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment not to exceed ninety days((, and may not order inpatient treatment)).(((e))) (4) An order for less restrictive alternative treatment must name the mental health service provider responsible for identifying the services the person will receive in accordance with RCW 71.05.585, and must include a requirement that the person cooperate with the services planned by the mental health service provider.(((4))) (5) The court shall specifically state to such person and give such person notice in writing that if involuntary treatment beyond the fourteen day period or beyond the ninety days of less restrictive treatment is to be sought, such person will have the right to a full hearing or jury trial as required by RCW 71.05.310.
A court may only enter a commitment order based on a substance use disorder if there is an available secure detoxification facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program with adequate space for the person.(c) At the conclusion of the probable cause hearing, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is gravely disabled, but that treatment in a less restrictive setting than detention is in the best interest of such person or others, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment for not to exceed ninety days.(d) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder, is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment, and that the person does not present a likelihood of serious harm or grave disability, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment not to exceed ninety days((, and may not order inpatient treatment)).(((e))) (4) An order for less restrictive alternative treatment must name the mental health service provider responsible for identifying the services the person will receive in accordance with RCW 71.05.585, and must include a requirement that the person cooperate with the services planned by the mental health service provider.(((4))) (5) The court shall specifically state to such person and give such person notice in writing that if involuntary treatment beyond the fourteen day period or beyond the ninety days of less restrictive treatment is to be sought, such person will have the right to a full hearing or jury trial as required by RCW 71.05.310.
The hearing may also be continued subject to the conditions set forth in RCW 71.05.210 or subject to the petitioner's showing of good cause for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours.(2) If the petition is for mental health treatment, the court at the time of the probable cause hearing and before an order of commitment is entered shall inform the person both orally and in writing that the failure to make a good faith effort to seek voluntary treatment as provided in RCW 71.05.230 will result in the loss of his or her firearm rights if the person is subsequently detained for involuntary treatment under this section.(3)(a) Subject to (b) of this subsection, at the conclusion of the probable cause hearing, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is gravely disabled, and, after considering less restrictive alternatives to involuntary detention and treatment, finds that no such alternatives are in the best interests of such person or others, the court shall order that such person be detained for involuntary treatment not to exceed fourteen days in a facility certified to provide treatment by the department.(b) Commitment for up to fourteen days based on a substance use disorder must be to either a secure detoxification facility or an approved substance use disorder treatment program.(c) At the conclusion of the probable cause hearing, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is gravely disabled, but that treatment in a less restrictive setting than detention is in the best interest of such person or others, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment for not to exceed ninety days.(d) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment, and that the person does not present a likelihood of serious harm or grave disability, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment not to exceed ninety days((, and may not order inpatient treatment)).(((e))) (4) An order for less restrictive alternative treatment must name the mental health service provider responsible for identifying the services the person will receive in accordance with RCW 71.05.585, and must include a requirement that the person cooperate with the services planned by the mental health service provider.(((4))) (5) The court shall specifically state to such person and give such person notice in writing that if involuntary treatment beyond the fourteen day period or beyond the ninety days of less restrictive treatment is to be sought, such person will have the right to a full hearing or jury trial as required by RCW 71.05.310.
The hearing may also be continued subject to the conditions set forth in RCW 71.05.210 or subject to the petitioner's showing of good cause for a period not to exceed twenty-four hours.(2) If the petition is for mental health treatment, the court at the time of the probable cause hearing and before an order of commitment is entered shall inform the person both orally and in writing that the failure to make a good faith effort to seek voluntary treatment as provided in RCW 71.05.230 will result in the loss of his or her firearm rights if the person is subsequently detained for involuntary treatment under this section.(3)(a) Subject to (b) of this subsection, at the conclusion of the probable cause hearing, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is gravely disabled, and, after considering less restrictive alternatives to involuntary detention and treatment, finds that no such alternatives are in the best interests of such person or others, the court shall order that such person be detained for involuntary treatment not to exceed fourteen days in a facility certified to provide treatment by the department.(b) Commitment for up to fourteen days based on a substance use disorder must be to either a secure detoxification facility or an approved substance use disorder treatment program.(c) At the conclusion of the probable cause hearing, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is gravely disabled, but that treatment in a less restrictive setting than detention is in the best interest of such person or others, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment for not to exceed ninety days.(d) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder, is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment, and that the person does not present a likelihood of serious harm or grave disability, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment not to exceed ninety days((, and may not order inpatient treatment)).(((e))) (4) An order for less restrictive alternative treatment must name the mental health service provider responsible for identifying the services the person will receive in accordance with RCW 71.05.585, and must include a requirement that the person cooperate with the services planned by the mental health service provider.(((4))) (5) The court shall specifically state to such person and give such person notice in writing that if involuntary treatment beyond the fourteen day period or beyond the ninety days of less restrictive treatment is to be sought, such person will have the right to a full hearing or jury trial as required by RCW 71.05.310.
and(e) To initiate revocation procedures under subsection (4) of this section.(3) The facility or agency designated to provide outpatient treatment shall notify the secretary or designated crisis responder when a person fails to adhere to terms and conditions of court ordered treatment or experiences substantial deterioration in his or her condition and, as a result, presents an increased likelihood of serious harm.(4)(a) A designated crisis responder or the secretary may upon their own motion or notification by the facility or agency designated to provide outpatient care order a person subject to a court order under this chapter to be apprehended and taken into custody and temporary detention for inpatient evaluation in an evaluation and treatment facility in or near the county in which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment if the person is committed for mental health treatment, or, if the person is committed for substance use disorder treatment, in a secure detoxification facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program if either is available in or near the county in which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment and has adequate space.
and(e) To initiate revocation procedures under subsection (4) of this section.(3) The facility or agency designated to provide outpatient treatment shall notify the secretary or designated crisis responder when a person fails to adhere to terms and conditions of court ordered treatment or experiences substantial deterioration in his or her condition and, as a result, presents an increased likelihood of serious harm.(4)(a) A designated crisis responder or the secretary may upon their own motion or notification by the facility or agency designated to provide outpatient care order a person subject to a court order under this chapter to be apprehended and taken into custody and temporary detention in an evaluation and treatment facility in or near the county in which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment if the person is committed for mental health treatment, or, if the person is committed for substance use disorder treatment, in a secure detoxification facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program if either is available in or near the county in which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment and has adequate space.
Proceedings under this subsection (4) may be initiated without ordering the apprehension and detention of the person.(b) A person detained under this subsection (4) ((must be held until such time, not exceeding five days, as a hearing can be scheduled to determine whether or not the person should be returned to the hospital or facility from which he or she had been released)) may be held for evaluation for up to seventy-two hours, excluding weekends and holidays, pending a court hearing.
Proceedings under this subsection (4) may be initiated without ordering the apprehension and detention of the person.(b) A person detained under this subsection (4) must be held until such time, not exceeding five days, as a hearing can be scheduled to determine whether or not the person should be returned to the hospital or facility from which he or she had been released.
Notice of the filing must be provided to the court that originally ordered commitment, if different from the court where the petition for revocation is filed, within two judicial days of the person's detention.(d) The issues for the court to determine are whether((:
Notice of the filing must be provided to the court that originally ordered commitment, if different from the court where the petition for revocation is filed, within two judicial days of the person's detention.(d) The issues for the court to determine are whether:
and, if any of the above conditions apply,)) to continue the detention of the person for inpatient treatment or whether the court should reinstate or modify the person's less restrictive alternative or conditional release order ((or order the person's detention for inpatient treatment)).
and, if any of the above conditions apply, whether the court should reinstate or modify the person's less restrictive alternative or conditional release order or order the person's detention for inpatient treatment.
To continue detention after the seventy-two hour period, the court must find that the person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm or is gravely disabled and, after considering less restrictive alternatives to involuntary detention and treatment, that no such alternatives are in the best interest of the person or others.
and(e) To initiate revocation procedures under subsection (4) of this section.(3) The facility or agency designated to provide outpatient treatment shall notify the secretary or designated crisis responder when a person fails to adhere to terms and conditions of court ordered treatment or experiences substantial deterioration in his or her condition and, as a result, presents an increased likelihood of serious harm.(4)(a) A designated crisis responder or the secretary may upon their own motion or notification by the facility or agency designated to provide outpatient care order a person subject to a court order under this chapter to be apprehended and taken into custody and temporary detention for inpatient evaluation in an evaluation and treatment facility in or near the county in which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment if the person is committed for mental health treatment, or, if the person is committed for substance use disorder treatment, in a secure detoxification facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program if either is available in or near the county in which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment.
and(e) To initiate revocation procedures under subsection (4) of this section.(3) The facility or agency designated to provide outpatient treatment shall notify the secretary or designated crisis responder when a person fails to adhere to terms and conditions of court ordered treatment or experiences substantial deterioration in his or her condition and, as a result, presents an increased likelihood of serious harm.(4)(a) A designated crisis responder or the secretary may upon their own motion or notification by the facility or agency designated to provide outpatient care order a person subject to a court order under this chapter to be apprehended and taken into custody and temporary detention in an evaluation and treatment facility in or near the county in which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment if the person is committed for mental health treatment, or, if the person is committed for substance use disorder treatment, in a secure detoxification facility or approved substance use disorder treatment program if either is available in or near the county in which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment.
Proceedings under this subsection (4) may be initiated without ordering the apprehension and detention of the person.(b) A person detained under this subsection (4) ((must be held until such time, not exceeding five days, as a hearing can be scheduled to determine whether or not the person should be returned to the hospital or facility from which he or she had been released)) may be held for evaluation for up to seventy-two hours, excluding weekends and holidays, pending a court hearing.
Proceedings under this subsection (4) may be initiated without ordering the apprehension and detention of the person.(b) A person detained under this subsection (4) must be held until such time, not exceeding five days, as a hearing can be scheduled to determine whether or not the person should be returned to the hospital or facility from which he or she had been released.
Notice of the filing must be provided to the court that originally ordered commitment, if different from the court where the petition for revocation is filed, within two judicial days of the person's detention.(d) The issues for the court to determine are whether((:
Notice of the filing must be provided to the court that originally ordered commitment, if different from the court where the petition for revocation is filed, within two judicial days of the person's detention.(d) The issues for the court to determine are whether:
and, if any of the above conditions apply,)) to continue the detention of the person for inpatient treatment or whether the court should reinstate or modify the person's less restrictive alternative or conditional release order ((or order the person's detention for inpatient treatment)).
and, if any of the above conditions apply, whether the court should reinstate or modify the person's less restrictive alternative or conditional release order or order the person's detention for inpatient treatment.
To continue detention after the seventy-two hour period, the court must find that the person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, presents a likelihood of serious harm or is gravely disabled and, after considering less restrictive alternatives to involuntary detention and treatment, that no such alternatives are in the best interest of the person or others.
RCW 71.05.160 does not apply if detention was initiated under the process set forth in this section.(10) For purposes of this section, "immediate family member" means a spouse, domestic partner, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, or sibling.Sec. 12.  RCW 71.05.156 and 2016 sp.s.
RCW 71.05.160 does not apply if detention was initiated under the process set forth in this section.(10) For purposes of this section, "immediate family member" means a spouse, domestic partner, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, or sibling.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 12.  Sections 1 through 4, 6, 7, 9, and 11 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect April 1, 2018.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 13.  Sections 5, 8, and 10 of this act take effect July 1, 2026.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 14.  Sections 4, 7, and 9 of this act expire July 1, 2026.--- END ---
c 29 s 215 are each amended to read as follows:A designated crisis responder who conducts an evaluation for imminent likelihood of serious harm or imminent danger because of being gravely disabled under RCW 71.05.153 must also evaluate the person under RCW 71.05.150 for likelihood of serious harm or grave disability that does not meet the imminent standard for emergency detention, and to determine whether the person is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment.Sec. 13.  RCW 71.05.212 and 2016 sp.s.
c 29 s 226 are each amended to read as follows:(1) Whenever a designated crisis responder or professional person is conducting an evaluation under this chapter, consideration shall include all reasonably available information from credible witnesses and records regarding:(a) Prior recommendations for evaluation of the need for civil commitments when the recommendation is made pursuant to an evaluation conducted under chapter 10.77 RCW;(b) Historical behavior, including history of one or more violent acts;(c) Prior determinations of incompetency or insanity under chapter 10.77 RCW;
and(d) Prior commitments under this chapter.(2) Credible witnesses may include family members, landlords, neighbors, or others with significant contact and history of involvement with the person.
If the designated crisis responder relies upon information from a credible witness in reaching his or her decision to detain the individual, then he or she must provide contact information for any such witness to the prosecutor.
The designated crisis responder or prosecutor shall provide notice of the date, time, and location of the probable cause hearing to such a witness.(3) Symptoms and behavior of the respondent which standing alone would not justify civil commitment may support a finding of grave disability or likelihood of serious harm, or a finding that the person is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment, when:(a) Such symptoms or behavior are closely associated with symptoms or behavior which preceded and led to a past incident of involuntary hospitalization, severe deterioration, or one or more violent acts;(b) These symptoms or behavior represent a marked and concerning change in the baseline behavior of the respondent;
and(c) Without treatment, the continued deterioration of the respondent is probable.(4) When conducting an evaluation for offenders identified under RCW 72.09.370, the designated crisis responder or professional person shall consider an offender's history of judicially required or administratively ordered antipsychotic medication while in confinement.Sec. 14.  RCW 71.05.245 and 2015 c 250 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:(1) In making a determination of whether a person is gravely disabled, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment in a hearing conducted under RCW 71.05.240 or 71.05.320, the court must consider the symptoms and behavior of the respondent in light of all available evidence concerning the respondent's historical behavior.(2) Symptoms or behavior which standing alone would not justify civil commitment may support a finding of grave disability or likelihood of serious harm, or a finding that the person is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment, when:
(a) Such symptoms or behavior are closely associated with symptoms or behavior which preceded and led to a past incident of involuntary hospitalization, severe deterioration, or one or more violent acts;
(b) these symptoms or behavior represent a marked and concerning change in the baseline behavior of the respondent;
and (c) without treatment, the continued deterioration of the respondent is probable.(3) In making a determination of whether there is a likelihood of serious harm in a hearing conducted under RCW 71.05.240 or 71.05.320, the court shall give great weight to any evidence before the court regarding whether the person has:
(a) A recent history of one or more violent acts;
or (b) a recent history of one or more commitments under this chapter or its equivalent provisions under the laws of another state which were based on a likelihood of serious harm.
The existence of prior violent acts or commitments under this chapter or its equivalent shall not be the sole basis for determining whether a person presents a likelihood of serious harm.For the purposes of this subsection "recent" refers to the period of time not exceeding three years prior to the current hearing.Sec. 15.  RCW 71.05.280 and 2016 sp.s.
c 29 s 234 are each amended to read as follows:At the expiration of the fourteen-day period of intensive treatment, a person may be committed for further treatment pursuant to RCW 71.05.320 if:(1) Such person after having been taken into custody for evaluation and treatment has threatened, attempted, or inflicted:
(a) Physical harm upon the person of another or himself or herself, or substantial damage upon the property of another, and (b) as a result of mental disorder or substance use disorder presents a likelihood of serious harm;
or(2) Such person was taken into custody as a result of conduct in which he or she attempted or inflicted physical harm upon the person of another or himself or herself, or substantial damage upon the property of others, and continues to present, as a result of mental disorder or substance use disorder, a likelihood of serious harm;
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or(3) Such person has been determined to be incompetent and criminal charges have been dismissed pursuant to RCW 10.77.086(4), and has committed acts constituting a felony, and as a result of a mental disorder, presents a substantial likelihood of repeating similar acts.(a) In any proceeding pursuant to this subsection it shall not be necessary to show intent, willfulness, or state of mind as an element of the crime;(b) For any person subject to commitment under this subsection where the charge underlying the finding of incompetence is for a felony classified as violent under RCW 9.94A.030, the court shall determine whether the acts the person committed constitute a violent offense under RCW 9.94A.030;
or(4) Such person is gravely disabled;
or(5) Such person is in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment.Sec. 16.  RCW 71.05.595 and 2015 c 250 s 17 are each amended to read as follows:A court order for less restrictive alternative treatment for a person found to be in need of assisted outpatient ((mental)) behavioral health treatment must be terminated prior to the expiration of the order when, in the opinion of the professional person in charge of the less restrictive alternative treatment provider, (1) the person is prepared to accept voluntary treatment, or (2) the outpatient treatment ordered is no longer necessary to prevent a relapse, decompensation, or deterioration that is likely to result in the person presenting a likelihood of serious harm or the person becoming gravely disabled within a reasonably short period of time.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 17.  Sections 1 through 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 15 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect April 1, 2018.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 18.  Sections 5, 8, and 10 of this act take effect July 1, 2026.NEW SECTION.  Sec. 19.  Sections 4, 7, and 9 of this act expire July 1, 2026.--- END ---
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This bill amends 9 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 71.05.020; RCW 71.05.230; RCW 71.05.150; RCW 71.05.240; RCW 71.05.590; RCW 71.05.201.

  • RCW 71.05.020

    mental Has been committed by a court to detention for involuntary mental health treatment at least twice during the preceding thirty-six months, or, if the person is currently committed for involuntary mental health treatment, the person has been committed to detention for involuntary mental health treatment at least once during the thirty-six months preceding the date of initial detention of the current commitment cycle; (b) in view of the person's treatment history or current behavior; (c) is unlikely to survive safely in the community without supervision; (d) is likely to benefit from less restrictive alternative treatment; and (e) . For purposes of (a) of this subsection, time spent in a mental health facility or in confinement as a result of a criminal conviction is excluded from the thirty-six month calculation → (13) "Des responder" means a mental health professional a county, an entity appointed by the county, or the discharge or release, and a projected possible date for discharge or release; and (g) The type of residence immediately anticipated for the person and possible future types of residences; (25) "Information related to mental health services" means all information and records compiled, obtained, or maintained in the course of providing services to either voluntary or involuntary recipients of services by a mental health service provider. This may include documents of legal proceedings under this chapter or chapter 71.34 or 10.77 RCW, or somatic health care information; (26) "Intoxicated person" means a person whose mental or physical functioning is substantially impaired as a result of the use of alcohol or other psychoactive chemicals; (27) "In need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment" means that a person, as a result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder: (a) Has been committed by a court to detention for involuntary behavioral health treatment during the preceding thirty-six months; (b) is unlikely to voluntarily participate in outpatient treatment without an order for less restrictive alternative treatment, based on a history of nonadherence with treatment or in view of the person's current behavior; (c) is likely to benefit from less restrictive alternative treatment; and (d) requires less restrictive alternative treatment to prevent a relapse, decompensation, or deterioration that is likely to result in the person presenting a likelihood of serious harm or the person becoming gravely disabled

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.230

    (a) mental evaluation or involuntary outpatient evaluation. If the petition is filed solely on the grounds that the person is in need of assisted outpatient mental health treatment, the petition may only be for an involuntary outpatient evaluation. An involuntary outpatient evaluation may be conducted by any combination of licensed professionals authorized to petition for involuntary commitment under RCW 71.05.230 and must include involvement or consultation with the agency or facility which will provide monitoring or services under the proposed less restrictive alternative treatment order. If the petition is for an involuntary outpatient evaluation and the person is being held in a hospital emergency department, the person may be released once the hospital has satisfied federal and state legal requirements for appropriate screening and stabilization of patients. (b) , or an order for an involuntary outpatient evaluation, or involuntary outpatient evaluation or involuntary outpatient evaluation → CW 71. 150 and 20 s f lows: Whe a design leging at a perso disord or both p disa , or that behavioral outpatient treatment, if satisfied that the allegations are true and that the person will not voluntarily seek appropriate treatment, file a petition for initial detention under this section or a petition for involuntary outpatient behavioral health treatment under section 3 of this act. Before filing the petition, the designated c r must personally interview the person, unless the pe n interview, and determine whether the person will ceive appropriate evaluation and treatment at an eval eatment facility, crisis stabilization unit, triage fac ved substance use disorder treatment program. (2)(a) An order to detain a pers al disorder to a designated evaluation and treatment f detain a person with a substance use disorder to a se ation facility or approved substance use disorder treat for not more than a seventy-two-hour evaluation and tre by a judge of the superior court u isis responder, subject to (d) of appears to the satisfaction of a jud (i) That there is tition; and (ii) That the per ept appropriate evaluation and treatm (b) The petiti (c) Th ed counsel or, if counsel is appointed court, the name, business address, a orney appointed to represent the person (d) A o detain a person to a secure detoxifica tance use disorder treatment program un cure detoxification facility or approv treatment program that has adequate s (3) Th shall then serve or cause to be served uardian, and conservator, if any, a co a notice of rights, and a petition

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.150

    (a) mental evaluation or involuntary outpatient evaluation. If the petition is filed solely on the grounds that the person is in need of assisted outpatient mental health treatment, the petition may only be for an involuntary outpatient evaluation. An involuntary outpatient evaluation may be conducted by any combination of licensed professionals authorized to petition for involuntary commitment under RCW 71.05.230 and must include involvement or consultation with the agency or facility which will provide monitoring or services under the proposed less restrictive alternative treatment order. If the petition is for an involuntary outpatient evaluation and the person is being held in a hospital emergency department, the person may be released once the hospital has satisfied federal and state legal requirements for appropriate screening and stabilization of patients. (b) , or an order for an involuntary outpatient evaluation, or involuntary outpatient evaluation or involuntary outpatient evaluation → to read as follows: (1) When a designated crisis responder receives information alleging that a person, as a result of a mental disorder, substance use disorder, or both presents a likelihood of serious harm or is gravely disabled, or that a person is in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment; the designated crisis responder may, after investigation and evaluation of the specific facts alleged and of the reliability and credibility of any person providing information to initiate detention or involuntary outpatient treatment, if satisfied that the allegations are true and that the person will not voluntarily seek appropriate treatment, file a petition for initial detention under this section or a petition for involuntary outpatient behavioral health treatment under section 3 of this act. Before filing the petition, the designated c r must personally interview the person, unless the pe n interview, and determine whether the person will ceive appropriate evaluation and treatment at an eval eatment facility, crisis stabilization unit, triage fac ved substance use disorder treatment program. (2)(a) An order to detain a pers al disorder to a designated evaluation and treatment f detain a person with a substance use disorder to a se ation facility or approved substance use disorder treat for not more than a seventy-two-hour evaluation and tre the superior court u designated crisis responder whenever it appears of a judge of the superior court: (i) That there is upport the petition; and (ii) That the per failed to accept appropriate evaluation and treatm (b) The petiti detention , signed under p⟦INS⟧enalty of perjury, or sworn telephonic by the court in determining whether th issuing the order. (c) Th ed counsel or, if counsel is appointed court, the name, business address, a orney appointed to represent the person (3) Th shall then serve or cause to be served uardian, and conservator, if any, a co a notice of rights, and a petition facility, or approved substance use disorder treatment program. At the time such person is taken into custody there shall commence to be served on such person, his or her guardian, and conservator, if any, a copy of the original order together with a notice of rights and a petition for initial detention.

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.230

    or committed or for an outpatient evaluation for the purpose of filing a petition for a less restrictive alternative treatment order to involuntary intensive agency or mental agency or or which proposes to supervise the less restrictive alternative agency or mental or committed → amended to read as follows: A person detained for seventy-two hour evaluation and treatment may be committed for not more than fourteen additional days of involuntary intensive treatment or ninety additional days of a less restrictive alternative treatment. A petition may only be filed if the fol ng conditions are met: (1) The professional staff of the fa ty providing evaluation services has analyzed the person's conditio nd finds that the condition is caused by mental disorder or sub ce use disorder and results in a likelihood of serious harm, resul in the person being gravely disabled, or results in the person bei in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health trea t, and are prepared to testify those conditions are met; and (2) The person has been advised of the need for vol ry treatment and the professional staff of the facility has ev ce that he or she has not in good faith volunteered; and (3) The facility providing intensive treatment rtment; a practitio advanc registere se practitio tion m have exami he person. (b) I t the ition shal te facts tha perso as a resu a mental di , pres s a likeli of serious d tha here are ss restricti the b interest ch person o te sp ically th ss restricti onside and spec hy treatment is no ppropriate an involunta is s ht, the on shall sta ng tha uch perso a result o esult a substa se disorder, harm, gravely d d, or is in behavioral th treatment ss restricti (5) A

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.240

    or involuntary outpatient evaluation mental , and may not order inpatient treatment (e) (4) → (1) If a petition is filed for fourteen day involuntary treatment or ninety days of less restrictive alternative treatment, the court shall hold a probable cause hearing within seventy-two hours of the initial detention of such person as determined in , or at a time determined under section 3 of this act appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment for not to exceed ninety days. (d) If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that such person, as the result of a mental disorder or substance use disorder, is in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment, and that the person does not present a likelihood of serious harm or grave disability, the court shall order an appropriate less restrictive alternative course of treatment not to exceed ninety days . (4) An order for less restrictive alternative treatment must name the mental health service provider responsible for identifying the services the person will receive in accordance with cooperate with the services planned by the mental health service provider. (5) The court shall specifically state to such person and give such person notice in writing that if involuntary treatment beyond the fourteen day period or beyond the ninety days of less restrictive treatment is to be sought, such person will have the right to a full hearing or jury trial as required by RCW 71.05.310. If the commitment is for mental health treatment, the court shall also state to the person and provide written notice that the person is barred from the possession of firearms and that the prohibition remains in effect until a court restores his or her right to possess a firearm under RCW 9.41.047.

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.240

    or involuntary outpatient evaluation mental , and may not order inpatient treatment (e) (4) → to read as follows: (1) If a petition is filed for fourteen day involuntary treatment or ninety days of less restrictive alternative treatment, the court shall hold a probable cause hearing within seventy-two hours of the initial detention of such person as determined in , or at a time determined under section 3 of this act men s ed shall inform the person both orally and in g t t failure to make a good faith effort to seek ary eat as provided in RCW 71.05.230 will result in the of o firearm rights if the person is subsequently ed in tary treatment under this section. )(a ubj to (b) of this subsection, at the conclusion of oba ca hearing, if the court finds by a preponderance of ide th ch person, as the result of a mental disorder or nce e d er, presents a likelihood of serious harm, or is y sab and, after considering less restrictive ati to oluntary detention and treatment, finds that no lte tiv e in the best interests of such person or others, urt all er that such person be detained for involuntary ent t xceed fourteen days in a facility certified to e t tme the department. ) C itm for up to fourteen days based on a substance use er t either a secure detoxification facility or an ed sta se disorder treatment program. ) A he usion of the probable cause hearing, if the court by pre rance of the evidence that such person, as the of me disorder or substance use disorder, presents a hoo of ous harm, or is gravely disabled, but that ent a restrictive setting than detention is in the best st s person or others, the court shall order an ria les trictive alternative course of treatment for not eed net s. ) I he t finds by a preponderance of the evidence that per a e result of a mental disorder or substance use er, i ed of assisted outpatient behavioral tr men nd that the person does not present a rio har r grave disability, the court shall ria les strictive alternative course of treatm ni y d (4) (5)

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.590

    (e) Revocation proceedings under this subsection (4) are not allowable if the current commitment is solely based on the person being in need of assisted outpatient mental health treatment. In order to obtain a court order for detention for inpatient treatment under this circumstance, a petition must be filed under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153. → (c) To request a court hearing for review and modification of the court order. The request must be made to the court with jurisdiction over the order and specify the circumstances that give rise to the request and what modification is being sought. The county prosecutor shall assist the agency or facility in requesting this hearing and issuing an appropriate summons to the person. This subsection does not limit the inherent authority of a treatment provider to alter conditions of treatment for clinical reasons, and is intended to be used only when court intervention is necessary or advisable to secure the person's compliance and prevent decompensation or deterioration; (d) To cause the person to be transported by a peace officer, designated crisis responder, or other means to the agency or facility monitoring or providing services under the court order, or to a triage facility, crisis stabilization unit, emergency department, or to an evaluation and treatment facility if the person is committed for mental health treatment, or to a secure detoxification facility with available space or an approved substance use disorder treatment program with available space if the person is committed for substance use disorder treatment. The person may be detained at the facility for up to twelve hours for the purpose of an evaluation to determine whether modification, revocation, or commitment proceedings are necessary and appropriate to stabilize the person and prevent decompensation, deterioration, or physical harm. Temporary detention for evaluation under this subsection is intended to occur only following a pattern of noncompliance or the failure of reasonable attempts at outreach and engagement, and may occur only when in the clinical judgment of a designated crisis responder or the professional person in charge of an agency or facility designated to monitor less restrictive alternative services temporary detention is appropriate. This subsection does not limit the ability or obligation to pursue revocation procedures under subsection (4) of this section in appropriate circumstances; and (e) To initiate revocation procedures under subsection (4) of this section or, if the current commitment is solely based on the person being in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment as defined in RCW 71.05.020, initiate initial inpatient detention procedures under subsection (6) of this section treatment or experiences substantial deterioration in his or ition and, as a result, presents an increased likelihood of arm. ) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a d crisis responder or the secretary may upon their own r notification by the facility or agency designated to utpatient care order a person subject to a court order under pter to be apprehended and taken into custody and temporary in an evaluation and treatment facility in or near the n which he or she is receiving outpatient treatment if the committed for mental health treatment, or, if the person is for substance use disorder treatment, in a secure ation facility or approved substance use disorder treatment if either is available in or near the county in which he or receiving outpatient treatment and has adequate space. gs under this subsection (4) may be initiated without the apprehension and detention of the person. Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a (d) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, the issues for the court to determine are whether: (i) The person adhered to the terms and conditions of the court order; (ii) substantial deterioration in the person's functioning has occurred; (iii) there is evidence of substantial decompensation with a reasonable probability that the decompensation can be reversed by further inpatient treatment; or (iv) there is a likelihood of serious harm; and, if any of the above conditions apply, whether the court should reinstate or modify the person's less restrictive alternative or conditional r

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.590

    (e) Revocation proceedings under this subsection (4) are not allowable if the current commitment is solely based on the person being in need of assisted outpatient mental health treatment. In p. 29 ESSB 6491.SL order to obtain a court order for detention for inpatient treatment under this circumstance, a petition must be filed under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153. → or an approved substance use disorder treatment program if the person is committed for substance use disorder treatment. The person may be detained at the facility for up to twelve hours for the purpose of an evaluation to determine whether modification, revocation, or commitment proceedings are necessary and appropriate to stabilize the person and prevent decompensation, deterioration, or physical harm. Temporary detention for evaluation under this subsection is intended to occur only following a pattern of noncompliance or the failure of reasonable attempts at outreach and engagement, and may occur only when in the clinical judgment of a designated crisis responder or the professional person in charge of an agency or facility designated to monitor less restrictive alternative services temporary detention is appropriate. This subsection does not limit the ability or obligation to pursue revocation procedures under subsection (4) of this section in appropriate circumstances; and (e) To initiate revocation procedures under subsection (4) of this section or, if the current commitment is solely based on the person being in need of assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment as defined in RCW 71.05.020, initial inpatient detention procedures under subsection (6) of this section. facility or agency designated to provide outpatient hall notify the secretary or designated crisis responder son fails to adhere to terms and conditions of court atment or experiences substantial deterioration in his or on and, as a result, presents an increased likelihood of m. Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a (b) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a person detained under this subsection (4) must be held until such time, not exceeding five days, as a hearing can be scheduled to determine whether or not the person should be returned to the hospital or facility from which he or she had been released. If the person is not detained, the hearing must be scheduled within five days of service on the person. The designated crisis responder or the secretary may modify or rescind the order at any time prior to commencement of the court hearing. (c) The designated crisis responder or secretary shall file a revocation petition and order of apprehension and detention with the court of the county where the person is currently located or being detained. The designated crisis responder shall serve the person and their attorney, guardian, and conservator, if any. The person has the same rights with respect to notice, hearing, and counsel as in any involuntary treatment proceeding, except as specifically set forth in this section. There is no right to jury trial. The venue for proceedings is the county where the petition is filed. Notice of the filing must be provided to the court that originally ordered commitment, if different from the court where the petition for revocation is filed, within two judicial days of the person's detention. (d) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, the issues for the court to determine are whether: (i) The person adhered to the terms and conditions of the court order; (ii) substantial deterioration in the person's functioning has occurred; (iii) there is evidence of substantial decompensation with a reasonable probability that the decompensation can be reversed by further inpatient treatment; or (iv) there is a likelihood of serious harm; and, if any of the above conditions apply, whether the court should reinstate or modify the person's less restrictive alternative or conditional release order or order the person's detention for inpatient treatment. The person may waive the court hearing and allow the court to enter a stipulated order upon the agreement of all parties. If the court orders detention for inpatient treatment, the treatment period may be for no longer than the period authorized in the original court order. (5) In determining whether or not to take action under this se

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.201

    (4) The court shall, within one judicial day, review the petition to determine whether the petition raises sufficient evidence to support the allegation. If the court so finds, it shall provide a copy of the petition to the designated crisis responder agency with an order for the agency to provide the court, within one judicial day, with a written sworn statement describing the basis for the decision not to seek initial detention and a copy of all information material to the designated crisis responder's current decision. (5) Following the filing of the petition and before the court reaches a decision, any person, including a mental health professional, may submit a sworn declaration to the court in support of or in opposition to initial detention. (6) The court shall dismiss the petition at any time if it finds that a designated crisis responder has filed a petition for the person's initial detention under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153 or that the person has voluntarily accepted appropriate treatment. (7) The court must issue a final ruling on the petition within five judicial days after it is filed. After reviewing all of the information provided to the court, the court may enter an order for initial detention or an order instructing the designated crisis responder to file a petition for assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment that: (a) There is probable cause to support a pet or assisted outpatient behavioral health treatment initia etention u rom is nce. pt as herwise ex st be llowed as 0. RC 71.05.160 er the ocess set purpo of this ouse, omestic p randpa t, or sibl

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.212

    mental → der or secutor shall p ide notice on of t probable cause aring to havior o the respondent ch standin commit nt may support finding o d of s ious harm, or finding th sisted o patient ⟦INS⟧behavioral or be ior are ich pre ded and le tion, s re deterio or behav r represent ehavior the respon ment, t continued an eval tion for of nated c is responde ender's istory of ed an psychotic

    amended

  • RCW 71.05

    mental mental → .245 an 2015 c 250 termina n of wheth kelihoo of serious behavioral CW 71 .240 or 7 behav of the re ing th espondent' ior wh standing pport finding m, or inding th behavioral

    amended

  • RCW 71.05.280

    mental → determine whethe viole offense under RCW (4) Such pers (5) Such pe behavioral health

    amended

Action History

  1. Effective date 4/1/2018*.

  2. Chapter 291, 2018 Laws.

  3. Governor signed.

  4. Delivered to Governor.

  5. Speaker signed.

  6. President signed.

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  14. Minority; do not pass.

  15. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  16. Referred to Appropriations.

  17. Minority; without recommendation.

  18. Minority; do not pass.

  19. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

  20. First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

  21. Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2.

  22. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  23. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

  24. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  25. 1st substitute bill substituted.

  26. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  28. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  29. Minority; without recommendation.

  30. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  31. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  32. Minority; without recommendation.

  33. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  34. Referred to Ways & Means.

  35. And refer to Ways & Means.

  36. HSC - Majority; do pass.

  37. First reading, referred to Human Services & Corrections.

Sponsors

  • Darneille · Cosponsor
  • O'Ban · Primary

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Votes

Final Passage as Amended by the House (#24)

Passed 48 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 31000
Republican 9000
Democrat 8100
Total 48100
% of votes cast 98%2%0%0%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Becker — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
Padden — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Baumgartner — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Fain — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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Final Passage as Amended by the House (#7)

Passed 92 Yea · 5 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 46301
Republican 15000
Democrat 31200
Total 92501
% of votes cast 94%5%0%1%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Appleton — Nay
Blake — Yea
Dolan — Yea
Graves — Yea
Haler — Yea
Harmsworth — Yea
Hayes — Yea
Kristiansen — Yea
Mosbrucker — Yea
Nealey — Yea
Pettigrew — Yea
Pike — Yea
Rodne — Not Voting
Sawyer — Yea
Sells — Yea
Shea — Nay
Buys — Yea
Chandler — Yea
Chopp — Yea
Clibborn — Yea
Cody — Yea
Condotta — Yea
DeBolt — Yea
Hargrove — Yea
Smith — Yea
Hudgins — Yea
Irwin — Yea
Jenkin — Yea
Kagi — Yea
Kirby — Yea
Klippert — Yea
Kraft — Yea
Kretz — Yea
Lytton — Yea
Manweller — Yea
Maycumber — Yea
McBride — Yea
McCaslin — Yea
McDonald — Yea
Morris — Yea
Muri — Yea
Pellicciotti — Yea
Stambaugh — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Tarleton — Yea
Vick — Yea
Wilcox — Yea
Young — Nay
Johnson, J. — Yea
Van Werven — Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Chris Kilduff Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Derek Stanford Democrat Yea
Drew Hansen Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Nay
Javier Valdez Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
John Lovick Democrat Yea
June Robinson Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Noel Frame Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Nay
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Andrew Barkis Republican Yea
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Dan Griffey Republican Yea
Drew MacEwen Republican Yea
Drew Stokesbary Republican Yea
Ed Orcutt Republican Yea
Jeff Holy Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Yea
Joe Schmick Republican Yea
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Yea
Mike Steele Republican Yea
Mike Volz Republican Yea
Paul Harris Republican Yea
Tom Dent Republican Yea

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3rd Reading & Final Passage (#32)

Passed 46 Yea · 1 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 30001
Democrat 8100
Republican 8001
Total 46102
% of votes cast 94%2%0%4%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Angel — Yea
Baumgartner — Not Voting
Becker — Yea
Ericksen — Yea
Fain — Yea
Frockt — Yea
Hawkins — Yea
Hobbs — Yea
Rivers — Yea
Rolfes — Yea
Sheldon — Yea
Brown — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Billig — Yea
Carlyle — Yea
Darneille — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Honeyford — Yea
Keiser — Yea
Kuderer — Yea
McCoy — Yea
Miloscia — Yea
Mullet — Yea
Nelson — Yea
O'Ban — Yea
Padden — Yea
Palumbo — Yea
Ranker — Yea
Takko — Yea
Zeiger — Yea
Van De Wege — Yea
Annette Cleveland Democrat Yea
Bob Hasegawa Democrat Nay
Jamie Pedersen Democrat Yea
Lisa Wellman Democrat Yea
Manka Dhingra Democrat Yea
Marko Liias Democrat Yea
Rebecca Saldaña Democrat Yea
Steve Conway Democrat Yea
Victoria Hunt Democrat Yea
Curtis King Republican Yea
Jim Walsh Republican Not Voting
John Braun Republican Yea
Judy Warnick Republican Yea
Keith Wagoner Republican Yea
Mark Schoesler Republican Yea
Phil Fortunato Republican Yea
Rob Chase Republican Yea
Shelly Short Republican Yea

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