Providing parameters for conducting searches of transgender and intersex individuals confined in a local jail in compliance with federal law.
Last action: 2026-03-11 — Effective date 6/11/2026.
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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
- HB 1604
- Current Status
- Passed
- Sponsors
- Osman Salahuddin, Amy Walen, Strom Peterson, Darya Farivar, Alex Ramel, Mia Gregerson, Lisa Parshley, Julia Reed, Timm Ormsby, Shelley Kloba, Davina Duerr, Natasha Hill
- Introduced
- 2025-01-27
- Chamber
- House
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | House | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESHB 1604 | Passed 56-39 3 not voting | 56 yes / 0 no | 0 yes / 39 no |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESHB 1604 | Passed 30-19 | 28 yes / 0 no | 0 yes / 19 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-25 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-03-03 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-03-03 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-03-03 Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
- 2026-03-04 Speaker signed.
- 2026-03-04 President signed.
- 2026-03-05 Delivered to Governor.
- 2026-03-11 Governor signed.
- 2026-03-11 Chapter 17, 2026 Laws.
- 2026-03-11 Effective date 6/11/2026.
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