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WA HB2244

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sharlett Mena

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 10 RCW sections and repeals 3 others to implement the 2025 annual recommendations of the public records exemptions accountability committee

  • Removes or narrows confidentiality restrictions on long-term care ombuds records, state toxicologist blood analysis reports, driver case records, securities investigation information, and Office of Financial Management efficiency survey reports

  • Requires disclosure of financial donor names, cities of residence, donation amounts, and conditions for gifts to state colleges, universities, libraries, and archives

  • Allows public release of accident reports with personal identifying information redacted (names, addresses, license plates, driver's license numbers, VINs, SSNs, photos)

  • Repeals confidentiality provisions for maternity home licensing information (RCW 18.46.090), nonprofit corporation interrogatory disclosures (RCW 24.06.480), and family court privacy protections (RCW 26.12.080)

Legislative Description

Adopting the recommendations of the public records exemptions accountability committee in its 2025 annual report.

Last Action

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections2/18/2026
Rules1/22/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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