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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2567

HB 2567: Courts/arrests

Concerning open courts.

Summary

  • Prohibits civil arrests inside or near state court facilities, unless certain conditions apply.
  • Except in certain circumstances, prohibits judges, court staff, court security personnel, and prosecutor's office staff from inquiring into or collecting immigration or citizenship status information.
  • Except as provided by law, prohibits judges, court staff, court security personnel, and prosecutor's office staff from disclosing nonpublic personal information about an individual to immigration authorities.
  • Establishes court processes in the event of state or federal law enforcement action at court facilities, including reporting requirements, and requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to publish collected information on a quarterly basis.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2567), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 2020
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 18, 2020
  6. LawMar 18, 2020
Prime sponsor
My-Linh Thai (D-41)
Introduced
January 15, 2020 in the House
Last action
March 18, 2020
Session law
Chapter 37, Laws of 2020
Companion bill
SB 6522
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2567, SHB 2567

AN ACT Relating to the courts open to all act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: My-Linh Thai (D-41)

13 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Cindy Ryu D-32Javier Valdez D-46Gerry Pollet D-46Lauren Davis D-32Sharon Wylie D-49Mia Gregerson D-33Vandana Slatter D-48Debra Lekanoff D-40Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Noel Frame D-36Jared Mead D-44Shelley Kloba D-1

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2020
Version voted on: SHB 2567
55 Yea 43 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55200
Republican04100
How each member voted

Yea (55)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2020
Version voted on: SHB 2567
28 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28100
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (SHB 2567)
  2. Chapter 37, 2020 Laws. (SHB 2567)
  3. Governor signed. (SHB 2567)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SHB 2567)
  5. President signed. (SHB 2567)
  6. Speaker signed. (SHB 2567)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 28; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 1. (SHB 2567)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2567)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2567)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2567)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2567)
  12. LAW - Majority; do pass. (SHB 2567)
  13. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (SHB 2567)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 55; nays, 43; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SHB 2567)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 2567)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 2567)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 2567)
  19. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2567)
  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  22. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2567)
  23. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2567)
  24. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  25. Minority; do not pass.
  26. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

HB 2567 in other sessions

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