Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5255: Juvenile detention
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 5255 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning juvenile detention pending disposition of a crime. Primary sponsor: Leonard Christian (R). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official title
AN ACT Relating to juvenile detention pending disposition of a crime;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Christian | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| John Braun | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Human Services.