Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5912: Indigent defense task force

Passed one chamber Last action March 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Plain-language summary

SB 5912 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on December 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Reinstating the indigent defense task force. Primary sponsor: Nikki Torres (R). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nikki Torres (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.