This bill establishes a statewide registry for detention facilities in Washington, requiring each facility to provide specific information, including its name, address, maximum capacity, average daily detainee count, and contact details for the facility's management. Starting January 1, 2027, all detention facilities must register annually with the state, with initial registrations due by February 1, 2027, for existing facilities and within 30 days for new ones. The bill outlines penalties for non-compliance, allowing for civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for violations, and specifies that the state and its agencies are exempt from these penalties.

Additionally, the bill creates the Washington State Attorney General Detention Facility Registration Enforcement Account, which will receive funds from the civil penalties collected under the new registry requirements. The account is designated for use by the attorney general for enforcement activities related to the bill. The act is deemed necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.