SSB 6227 — Allowing entry of a civil protection order to protect victims when a person is found not guilty by reason of insanity.

What this bill does

Authorizes a court to issue a separate no-contact order to protect a victim when a person who is found not guilty by reason of insanity is committed for a period of inpatient treatment or placed on conditional release. Establishes criminal penalties for violation of a no-contact order, and requires clerks to forward no-contact orders to law enforcement for entry in the state database used for listing outstanding warrants.

From the Washington State Legislature's nonpartisan staff bill analysis. Read the full analysis ↗

Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 27, 2024
  92 yea · 3 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 6, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay

Track SSB 6227 on OlympiaTrack

A free account adds a plain-English AI summary, the full hearing and amendment record, who testified, and roll calls by member. Plus email alerts when this bill moves.

Other bills sponsored by Dhingra

• 2SSB 5120 — Establishing crisis relief centers in Washington state.
• SSB 5171 — Addressing consumer gender discrimination.
• ESSB 5217 — Concerning the state's ability to regulate certain industries and risk classifications to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.
• SB 5228 — Providing occupational therapy services for persons with behavioral health disorders.
• SSB 5300 — Concerning continuity of coverage for prescription drugs prescribed for the treatment of behavioral health conditions.