The bill aims to enhance the rights of incarcerated individuals in Washington state by formally recognizing their constitutionally protected rights to practice their religion. It emphasizes the positive impact of religious practices on behavior within correctional facilities and the broader community. To support this, the bill establishes a framework for accommodating religious celebrations in state correctional facilities, affirming the legislature's commitment to facilitating these practices.

Specifically, the bill mandates that the Department of Corrections make reasonable efforts to accommodate religious celebrations, which includes coordinating with nonprofit organizations to provide religious celebration meals. The department is allowed to set guidelines for the sponsorship and contribution of meal enhancements and donated foods, with a maximum deadline of 45 days prior to the celebration, unless affected by supply chain issues. Importantly, the provision of these meals must be at no cost to the incarcerated individuals, except for any enhancements to the meals.