The bill aims to enhance training provided by the criminal justice training commission on a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach for law enforcement and legal professionals dealing with sexual and gender-based violence. It amends several sections of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to include new training requirements and curricula. Notably, the bill expands the scope of training to include Title IX investigators from institutions of higher education and mandates that all peace officers complete specific training on responding to sexual violence within one year of their patrol assignment, with refresher courses every three years.

Key amendments include the addition of the student achievement council as a consulting body for training development, the inclusion of minor victims in prosecutorial training, and a focus on the neurobiology of trauma. The bill also specifies that the training must be self-supporting through participant fees and outlines the need for ongoing specialized training for investigators and prosecutors. The effective date for the implementation of these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.101.270, 9A.44.150, 43.101.273
Substitute Bill: 43.101.270, 9A.44.150, 43.101.273
Second Substitute: 43.101.270, 9A.44.150, 43.101.273
Bill as Passed Legislature: 43.101.270, 9A.44.150, 43.101.273
Session Law: 43.101.270, 9A.44.150, 43.101.273