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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5664

SB 5664: Forensic competency programs

Concerning forensic competency restoration programs.

Summary

  • Establishes procedures for removal of a defendant from an outpatient competency restoration program into inpatient competency restoration, and makes changes to eligibility requirements and time periods for outpatient competency restoration.
  • Revises performance targets and maximum time limits for providing competency services.
  • Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to provide written notice to the court when it will not be able to meet the maximum time limits for providing competency services, and adds additional defenses for failing to comply with the maximum time limits.
  • Allows a party to request a competency to stand trial status check when a defendant remains in jail more than 21 days after a court order to transport the person to a facility for inpatient competency restoration.
  • Modifies the authorized period of detention for a civil commitment evaluation following dismissal of criminal charges for certain defendants.
  • Provides limited immunity from liability for specified individuals and entities performing duties relating to the decision of whether to detain a person for medical clearance or forensic treatment.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 5664), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 2022
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 2022
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2022
  5. Partly vetoedMar 31, 2022
  6. LawMar 31, 2022
Prime sponsor
Manka Dhingra (D-45)
Introduced
January 10, 2022 in the Senate
Last action
March 31, 2022
Session law
Chapter 288, Laws of 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5664, SSB 5664, 2SSB 5664

AN ACT Relating to forensic competency restoration programs;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Manka Dhingra (D-45)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33T'wina Nobles D-28

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2022
Version voted on: 2SSB 5664
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 3, 2022
Version voted on: 2SSB 5664
97 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican40100
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Nay (1)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 7, 2022
Version voted on: 2SSB 5664
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican20000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2022. (2SSB 5664)
  2. Chapter 288, 2022 Laws PV. (2SSB 5664)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (2SSB 5664)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SSB 5664)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SSB 5664)
  6. President signed. (2SSB 5664)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SSB 5664)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (2SSB 5664)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SSB 5664)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5664)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (2SSB 5664)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (2SSB 5664)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SSB 5664)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (2SSB 5664)
  15. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) by Civil Rights & Judiciary. (2SSB 5664)
  16. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 5664)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SSB 5664)
  18. Referred to Appropriations. (2SSB 5664)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (2SSB 5664)
  20. CRJ - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (2SSB 5664)
  21. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (2SSB 5664)
  22. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (2SSB 5664)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (2SSB 5664)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5664)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 5664)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5664)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 5664)
  29. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5664)
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  31. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 5664)
  32. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 5664)
  33. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5664)
  34. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5664)
  35. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  37. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5664)
  38. Referred to Ways & Means.
  39. BH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5664)
  40. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5664)
  41. And refer to Ways & Means.
  42. BH - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  43. Referred to Behavioral Health Subcommittee to Health & Long Term Care.
  44. First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.
  45. Prefiled for introduction.

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