The proposed bill establishes a gambling treatment diversion court pilot program to be administered by the administrative office of the courts in Washington State. This program aims to provide treatment for individuals affected by gambling addiction who have committed crimes related to their disorder. The program will be implemented in a selected superior court and is set to begin accepting participants by July 1, 2027. Key components of the program include the requirement for participants to pay restitution, regular progress reports, and treatment administered by qualified mental health or substance use disorder professionals. The court will hold hearings to determine eligibility for the program based on the individual's gambling issues and the nature of their crime.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which individuals may be assigned to the treatment program, including exclusions for certain violent crimes and prior convictions. If a participant successfully completes the program, their conviction may be discharged, while failure to complete the program could result in sentencing for the original offense. The bill also specifies the responsibilities of the treatment providers and the court's authority to defer sentencing, impose conditions, and monitor progress throughout the treatment period. Overall, the legislation aims to address the intersection of gambling addiction and criminal behavior through a structured treatment approach.