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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2298

HB 2298: Restraints, use on juveniles

Limiting the use of restraints on juveniles.

Summary

  • Prohibits the use of restraints on children and juveniles who appear in county superior courts, except in limited circumstances.
  • Requires that any time restraints are used, they must be the least restrictive available and the most reasonable under the circumstances.
  • Requires that when restraints are permitted for juvenile offenders, their use must be documented in writing.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2298), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
January 11, 2012 in the House
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
SB 6333
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2298, SHB 2298

AN ACT Relating to the use of restraints on juveniles;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)

12 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Roger Goodman D-45Jeannie Darneille D-27Tina Orwall D-33Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Sherry Appleton D-23Derek Stanford D-1Mary Lou Dickerson D-36Laurie Jinkins D-27Cindy Ryu D-32Luis Moscoso D-1Mary Helen Roberts D-21Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2298)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2298)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Referred to General Government Appropriations & Oversight. (SHB 2298)
  6. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2298)
  7. ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2298)
  8. ELHS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  9. Minority; do not pass.
  10. ELHS - Executive action taken by committee.
  11. Referred to General Government Appropriations & Oversight.
  12. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Human Services.

HB 2298 in other sessions

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