The bill establishes an advisory board to support the office of the corrections ombuds in Washington State, which was created to oversee and improve conditions within the state's prisons. The advisory board will consist of community stakeholders, including currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, family members of incarcerated persons, and community members with relevant expertise. The board's primary functions include providing advice on priority setting for the ombuds, receiving briefings on relevant issues, and making recommendations to enhance the ombuds' effectiveness. The board will not participate in investigations or access confidential records.

The governor is responsible for appointing the board members, with a focus on reflecting the racial and ethnic diversity of the incarcerated population. Board members will serve two-year terms, with a limit of two consecutive terms, and will receive stipends for their participation. The board is required to meet at least quarterly and is subject to the open public meetings act. Additionally, members must complete training to apply an antiracist perspective in their roles. The bill aims to ensure that the office of the corrections ombuds effectively addresses the needs of incarcerated individuals while promoting their health, safety, and rehabilitation.