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WA HB1051
Bill
Status
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jim Walsh
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AI Summary
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Parents or guardians gain the right to audio record their child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings without obtaining consent from other participants
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Creates an exception to Washington's two-party consent law (RCW 9.73.030), which normally requires all parties to consent before recording private conversations
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IEP team members other than parents must still comply with the two-party consent requirement if they wish to record meetings
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Amends both the special education statute (chapter 28A.155 RCW) and the privacy/wiretapping statute (RCW 9.73.030)
Legislative Description
Permitting the recording of individualized education program team meetings.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026