Creating a detention facility registry.

HB 2656 creates a public registry for all detention facilities in Washington, requiring them to report specific details like location, capacity, daily occupancy, and contact information. It applies to facilities holding people against their will for legal reasons (e.g., pre-trial, sentencing), excluding juvenile facilities, licensed child care agencies, mental health hospitals, and home detention settings. Facilities must register annually starting January 1, 2027, with failure to comply risking civil penalties up to $1,000 per day. The registry aims to increase transparency about detention conditions while establishing enforcement procedures for non-compliance.