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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5588

SB 5588: Mental health sentencing alt

Concerning the mental health sentencing alternative.

Summary

  • Provides that, when a Mental Health Sentencing Alternative (MHSA) has been imposed, the court or correctional facility may delay the defendant's release from total confinement in order to facilitate adherence to the defendant's treatment plan.
  • Grants the court discretion to waive the requirement that the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the treatment provider submit reports, prior to any progress hearing, informing the parties of the defendant's progress and compliance with treatment.
  • Requires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to reimburse for in-custody mental health assessments, treatment plan development, and monitoring and reporting to the court and the DOC when provided for individuals as part of the MHSA.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5588), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 17, 2023
  3. Passed SenateJan 24, 2024
  4. Passed HouseMar 1, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 29, 2024
  6. LawMar 29, 2024
Prime sponsor
T'wina Nobles (D-28)
Introduced
January 26, 2023 in the Senate
Last action
March 29, 2024
Session law
Chapter 373, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5588, SSB 5588

AN ACT Relating to the mental health sentencing alternative;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: T'wina Nobles (D-28)

7 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Keith Wagoner R-39Manka Dhingra D-45Liz Lovelett D-40Jamie Pedersen D-43Rebecca Saldaña D-37Lisa Wellman D-41Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 24, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5588
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican11900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 1, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5588
96 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican38002
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: SSB 5588
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 6/6/2024. (SSB 5588)
  2. Chapter 373, 2024 Laws. (SSB 5588)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5588)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5588)
  5. President signed. (SSB 5588)
  6. Speaker signed. (SSB 5588)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5588)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5588)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 5588)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5588)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5588)
  12. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (SSB 5588)
  13. Committee amendment not adopted. (SSB 5588)
  14. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5588)
  15. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5588)
  16. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (SSB 5588)
  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 5588)
  18. Referred to Appropriations. (SSB 5588)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5588)
  20. CSJR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5588)
  21. CSJR - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5588)
  22. First reading, referred to Community Safety, Justice, & Reentry. (SSB 5588)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 5588)
  24. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5588)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5588)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5588)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  29. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5588)
  30. On motion, referred to Rules. (SSB 5588)
  31. On motion, referred to Rules.
  32. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  33. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5588)
  34. Senate Rules "X" file.
  35. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5588)
  36. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  37. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5588)
  38. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  39. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5588)
  40. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5588)
  41. Minority; without recommendation.
  42. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  43. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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