The bill establishes a pilot program aimed at creating a healthier environment for correctional officers, department of corrections staff, and incarcerated individuals in Washington state. Recognizing the negative physical and mental health impacts of incarceration, the legislature intends for the program to improve working conditions and promote a supportive atmosphere that aids in the reentry of incarcerated individuals into society. The program will focus on reducing recidivism, improving health outcomes, enhancing security, and fostering better communication between staff and inmates.

The pilot program will be implemented at the Washington state penitentiary east complex over four years and will include training for correctional officers in dynamic security tactics and crisis de-escalation. It will also involve the selection of contact officers to mentor incarcerated individuals and initiatives to improve the physical environment of the facility. The department is required to report annually on the program's participation, behavioral patterns, and recidivism outcomes, with the section set to expire on June 30, 2030.