Prohibiting investment of funds under management by the state investment board in private detention facilities.
SB 6109 prohibits Washington State's Investment Board from investing state funds in private detention facilities. Starting immediately, the Board cannot make new investments in entities owning or operating such facilities, and must fully divest existing investments by January 1, 2030. The bill requires this transition to avoid financial loss by reinvesting in comparable, productive alternatives. It directly affects state pension and retirement funds managed by the Investment Board, targeting for-profit facilities operating under government contracts.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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