The bill aims to codify the body scanner program at the Washington Department of Corrections, which has been in operation since March 2018. The program is designed to detect contraband and enhance the dignity of incarcerated individuals by reducing the need for strip searches. The legislation establishes operational standards for the body scanner program, requiring its continued use in specific correctional facilities, including the Washington Corrections Center for Women and a male state correctional facility. The bill mandates that the body scanners meet federal and state safety standards and outlines the development of gender-responsive and trauma-informed policies for conducting security screenings.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department of Corrections must provide adequate staffing for the operation of body scanners and ensure that staff are trained in radiation safety and scanner operation. It also includes provisions for assessing incarcerated individuals who test positive for substance-related contraband and mandates disciplinary actions for employees or visitors who are found with contraband. The department is required to submit an annual report detailing the effectiveness of the body scanner program, including statistics on contraband detection and substance use disorder treatment services provided to incarcerated individuals.