Immigration (Detention)

Substitute House Bill 1232 amends existing Washington state laws concerning private detention facilities. The bill modifies the definition of a "private detention facility" to include any private, nongovernmental entity, removing the previous restriction to only for-profit entities. It revises the specific operational standards that these facilities must meet for detained persons. The new provisions require a safe and clean environment, accessibility for individuals with disabilities, adequate utilities like heating and hot water, and established maintenance and housekeeping policies.