Prohibits the Secretary of the Department of Corrections from transferring an offender out of state if the offender submits a written request to remain in state and shows that he/she is participating in family visitations or participating in parent-teacher conferences. There is an exemption to this rule if the Secretary deems that the transfer is need for safety purposes.   Official Text and Analysis.

Eliminates a provision that required the DOC to prepare a report to the Legislature if the agency transferred an offender out-of-state (regardless of whether the offender had requested,in writing, to stay in Washington) because they felt retaining the offender in state would endanger the safety of the offender or staff. A new section is added that specifies this act(constraining the DOCs' ability to transfer offenders out-of-state) does not pertain to those offenders that have to be moved for safety and security reasons under the Interstate Corrections Compact.

To prohibit the Department of Corrections (DOC) from transferring offenders out-of-state under certain circumstances. Requires the DOC to inform all offenders of its intent to transfer the offenders to an out-of-state facility no less than 14 days prior to the proposed transfers.