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HB 1185

Concerning membership on the correctional industries advisory committee.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Darya Farivar and 4 co-sponsors

Washington expands Correctional Industries Advisory Committee membership to include additional stakeholder representation affecting incarcerated worker programs and prison labor policy.

Effective date 7/27/2025.
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Bill Summary · HB 1185

Legislative bill overview

HB 1185 modifies the composition and membership requirements of Washington State's Correctional Industries Advisory Committee by expanding representation and potentially adding new member categories. The bill became law on April 30, 2025, with an effective date of July 27, 2025.

Why is this important

The Correctional Industries Advisory Committee influences policies affecting incarcerated workers, prison labor programs, and rehabilitation initiatives in Washington State prisons. Changes to committee membership directly impact whose voices shape decisions about worker wages, safety standards, and program accessibility for incarcerated individuals.

Potential points of contention

  • Representation concerns: Unclear whether expanded membership adequately represents incarcerated workers themselves or remains dominated by institutional perspectives (corrections officials, administrators)
  • Stakeholder balance: Potential disagreement over whether new members bring meaningful advocacy for reform or reinforce existing system priorities
  • Implementation specificity: The bill's actual membership changes are not detailed in available legislative summaries, making it difficult to assess whether modifications address meaningful gaps

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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