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WA HB1991

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tarra Simmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new exemption to Washington's Public Records Act (RCW 42.56.230) protecting email addresses from public disclosure
  • Exemption applies to email addresses submitted to statutorily created state boards or commissions for the purpose of subscribing to regular communications like newsletters
  • Amends existing law by adding this as a 14th category of exempt personal information under the public records statute
  • Sponsored by Representatives Simmons and Ortiz-Self in the 2025 Regular Session of the 69th Legislature

Legislative Description

Exempting from public inspection and copying requirements email addresses of individuals who subscribe to regular communications of certain agencies as defined under the public records act.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Tribal Relations2/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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