Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

HB 2163: Public defense caseloads

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

Plain-language summary

HB 2163 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifying public defense caseload standards for local jurisdictions. Primary sponsor: Adison Richards (D). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Adison Richards (Democratic). 7 co-sponsors.