2SHB 1359 — Reviewing laws related to criminal insanity and competency to stand trial.

What this bill does

Establishes a task force to review laws related to criminal insanity and competency to stand trial, and to recommend specific law changes. Recodifies sections of law relating to forensic mental health under topical subject headings.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 5, 2025
  69 yea · 28 nay · 1 not voting
• House — Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 22, 2025
  58 yea · 39 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate · April 15, 2025
  31 yea · 17 nay · 1 not voting

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