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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5873

SB 5873: DOC/escorted leave

Concerning escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals.

Summary

  • Defines family members an incarcerated individual may attend a funeral of, or go to the bedside of, who is seriously ill.
  • Expands escorted leave requests to include an individual participating in reentry programs to receive mentorship and prepare incarcerated individuals for a successful reentry.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5873), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 21, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 2026
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Claire Wilson (D-30)
Introduced
January 12, 2026 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5873, SSB 5873, ESSB 5873

AN ACT Relating to escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Claire Wilson (D-30)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Bob Hasegawa D-11T'wina Nobles D-28Rebecca Saldaña D-37Lisa Wellman D-41

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 17, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 5873
31 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican11701
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5873)
  2. First reading, referred to Community Safety. (ESSB 5873)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5873)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5873)
  5. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5873)
  6. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5873)
  7. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5873)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5873)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  12. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5873)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5873)
  14. Minority; do not pass.
  15. HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  16. First reading, referred to Human Services.
  17. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5873 in other sessions

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