BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5968: Inmates/safe hospital care

Addressing the safe care of inmates and suspects in Washington hospitals.

Summary

All individuals suspected or convicted of a serious violent offense, sex offense, or violent offense brought to a hospital by a law enforcement officer or at the direction of a law enforcement agency must be accompanied at all times by a law enforcement officer or guard supplied by the responsible law enforcement agency except when otherwise directed by the attending physician.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5968), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the safe care of inmates and suspects in Washington hospitals;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5968 (2025–26) Permitting and licensing · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5968 (2023–24) Home equity sharing · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5968 (2021–22) Salmon populations/effect · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2019–20) Gubernatorial appointees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2017–18) Oil spill prevent. & respon. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2015–16) Foreclosure proceedings · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2011–12) Fixed minimum hourly wage · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5968 (2009–10) Agricultural land protection · Did not pass · died in committee