Providing parameters for conducting searches of transgender and intersex individuals confined in a local jail in compliance with federal law.
Last action: 2026-02-26 — Senate Rules "X" file.
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Official Description
Providing parameters for conducting searches of transgender and intersex individuals confined in a local jail in compliance with federal law.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5490
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Manka Dhingra, Mike Chapman, Robert Hasegawa, John Lovick, T'wina Nobles, Tina Orwall, Vandana Slatter, Derek Stanford, Yasmin Trudeau, Javier Valdez, Claire Wilson
- Introduced
- 2025-01-24
- Chamber
- Senate
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSSB 5490 | Passed 29-19 1 not voting | 26 yes / 0 no | 0 yes / 19 no |
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Bill History
- 2025-03-26 Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.
- 2025-03-31 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 1:30 PM.
- 2025-03-31 CS - Majority; do pass.
- 2025-03-31 Minority; do not pass.
- 2025-04-02 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2025-04-15 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
- 2025-04-27 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
- 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- 2026-01-28 Placed on third reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-02-26 Senate Rules "X" file.
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