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SB 5055: Private prison contracting

Data last updated: bill actions through Aug 23, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)

Concerning repealing an unconstitutional ban on contracting with private prisons in the state of Washington pursuant to the 9th circuit ruling in The Geo Group v. Newsom.

Prime sponsor

Mike Padden

Introduced

Jan 9, 2023

Status

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (Jan 8, 2024)

The Legislature's page

SB 5055 on leg.wa.gov

Floor votes

No floor roll call on file (it didn't pass a chamber, or it was decided without one).

Who lobbied on it 0

No lobbyist's monthly report names this bill.

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