Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5490: Jail searches/gender

Passed one chamber Last action February 26, 2026: Senate Rules "X" file.

Plain-language summary

SB 5490 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Providing parameters for conducting searches of transgender and intersex individuals confined in a local jail in compliance with federal law. Primary sponsor: Manka Dhingra (D). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Senate Rules "X" file.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Manka Dhingra (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.