Concerning escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Concerning escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5873
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Claire Wilson, Robert Hasegawa, T'wina Nobles, Rebecca Saldana, Lisa Wellman
- Introduced
- 2025-12-11
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESSB 5873 | Passed 31-17 1 not voting | 28 yes / 0 no | 1 yes / 17 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-01-20 HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- 2026-01-20 Minority; do not pass.
- 2026-01-21 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-02-06 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-02-17 1st substitute bill substituted
- 2026-02-17 Floor amendment
- 2026-02-17 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-02-17 Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-02-19 First reading, referred to Community Safety.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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