The legislature recognizes that stable, habitable, and supportive housing is a critical factor that increases a previously incarcerated individual's access to treatment and services as well as the likelihood of success in the community. Housing authorities are therefore encouraged to formulate rental policies that are not unduly burdensome to previously incarcerated individuals attempting to reenter the community, particularly when the individual's family may already reside in government subsidized housing.
RCW 35.82.340
Previously incarcerated individuals—Rental policies that are not unduly burdensome encouraged.
Known as the Housing Authorities Law
The act spans §§ 35–35 (39 sections).
2007 c 483 s 603.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.