Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5972: Correctional officers/arb.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 5972 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding the definition of uniformed personnel regarding correctional officers for purposes of interest arbitration. Primary sponsor: Derek Stanford (D). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Derek Stanford (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.