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 for various faith and cultural groups.

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 legislation outlines that these meals should be offered at no cost to the incarcerated individuals, except for any enhancements to the meal. Additionally, it allows the department to set reasonable guidelines for the sponsorship and contribution of meal enhancements, ensuring that no deadlines for these contributions exceed 45 days prior to the celebration, unless affected by supply chain issues.