The bill establishes a new advisory board for the missing and exploited children task force within chapter 13.60 RCW. This board is tasked with advising the chief of the Washington state patrol on the management and coordination of the task force's activities. The board will consist of seven appointed members, including representatives from law enforcement, legal defense, tribal communities, and individuals with lived experience related to child abduction or exploitation. Additionally, a representative from the attorney general's office will also be appointed. The chief of the Washington state patrol is responsible for appointing these members and is encouraged to invite representatives from federal law enforcement and state social service agencies to enhance interagency collaboration.

The advisory board is required to meet at least once a year and will serve two-year terms, contingent upon the members retaining their official positions. By December 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the board must submit a report to the legislature detailing the task force's sting operations, the number of children rescued, statistics on arrests and sentences, as well as assessments of the task force's performance and recommendations for improvement. This initiative aims to strengthen the state's response to issues surrounding missing and exploited children through enhanced oversight and collaboration among various stakeholders.