This bill aims to repeal an unconstitutional ban on contracting with private prisons in Washington State, following the 9th Circuit ruling in The Geo Group v. Newsom. The legislation specifically targets and repeals several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), including RCW 70.395.010, 70.395.020, 70.395.030, 70.395.900, and 70.395.901, which were established under 2021 c 30.

By removing these provisions, the bill effectively eliminates the prohibition on private incarceration and related definitions and findings that were previously in place. This legislative action reflects a shift in policy regarding the use of private prisons in the state, aligning state law with the recent judicial ruling.