The bill establishes a new chapter in Title 74 RCW that outlines the responsibilities of the Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance within the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. It defines key terms such as "immigrant," "refugee," and "state plan," and emphasizes the department's role in coordinating statewide efforts to support the economic and social integration of immigrants and refugees. The department is designated as the lead agency for developing and administering the Washington state plan for refugee resettlement, which must be submitted for federal approval.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the department to provide various forms of assistance, including cash and medical support, as well as employment services and English language instruction for refugees. It also allows the department to administer services to immigrants who do not qualify for federal assistance and to contract with community-based organizations for service delivery. The department is tasked with engaging impacted communities to ensure equitable funding and contracting processes. The bill includes provisions for the department to adopt necessary rules to fulfill its objectives.