HB 2464 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning reporting requirements and law enforcement responses for incidents at private detention facilities.

HB 2464 requires private detention facilities operating under government contracts to meet specific standards for food services, staff training, and infection control, while mandating timely reporting of serious incidents like abuse, death, or injuries to health and law enforcement. Facilities must provide balanced meals with dietary oversight, maintain safety protocols, and post clear policies on detained persons' rights. Starting November 2026, law enforcement agencies must annually report to the health department on how they responded to facility incidents, including whether victims received police reports or prosecutions occurred. The bill directly affects private detention facilities with government contracts, aiming to improve oversight and accountability in their operations.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 16, 2026

How they voted

5939
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 100
Feb 16, 2026
D Democratic61
59 Yea 1 Nay 1
96% Yea
R Republican39
38 Nay 1
97% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
10
Committee
10
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
HS - Majority; do pass.
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 8:00 AM.
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Human Services at 1:30 PM.
upper
Feb 16, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (59-39-2)
house
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
CS - Majority; do pass.
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors

Sponsors