The bill amends existing laws to facilitate the transfer of individuals in the custody of the Washington Department of Corrections to federal immigration authorities. It introduces a new section to chapter 72.09 RCW, allowing the department to transfer incarcerated individuals serving a term of total confinement or community custody to federal custody for immigration enforcement purposes. This transfer can occur at any time during the individual's term based on the presence of an immigration detainer, hold, notification request, or civil immigration warrant. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the individual's term of confinement will continue to run concurrently while in federal custody.

The bill also revises RCW 10.93.160, emphasizing that state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as school resource officers, are not primarily responsible for enforcing federal immigration laws. It prohibits these agencies from inquiring about an individual's immigration status unless it is relevant to a state or local criminal investigation. Furthermore, it restricts the sharing of nonpublic personal information with federal immigration authorities and mandates that individuals must not be detained solely for immigration status determination. The bill also includes provisions regarding consent for interviews with federal authorities and the termination of immigration detention agreements, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.17.420, 10.93.160