Concerning escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals.

This bill expands eligibility for escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals in Washington state. It allows incarcerated people to leave prison with supervision for specific reasons, including attending funerals or visiting seriously ill extended family (like grandchildren, aunts, uncles, or domestic partners), participating in athletic events, receiving medical care not available in prison, or joining nonviolent offender community service programs. The bill also requires reimbursement for leave costs from the incarcerated person or their family unless they are indigent, and prohibits leaving the state during these leaves. These changes apply to all state correctional facilities and modify existing state law to clarify permitted activities and financial responsibilities.