Bill
SB 5027
Establishing a loan repayment program for public defense attorneys and prosecutors.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Manka Dhingra and 17 co-sponsors
SB 5027 creates a loan repayment program for Washington public defenders and prosecutors to improve recruitment and retention in chronically understaffed criminal justice offices.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.