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WA HB2491

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Doglio

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) for digital experience platform services becomes exempt from public disclosure and copying under the Public Records Act (chapter 42.56 RCW)

  • Adds a new statutory definition of "digital experience platform" as online systems, applications, or websites through which people find, access, interact with, or manage government services

  • Amends RCW 43.105.365 to create the new exemption and amends RCW 42.56.230 to add WaTech-submitted information to the list of personal information exempt from public inspection

  • State agencies must continue ensuring accuracy of personal information in electronic records, establish correction procedures, and review collected information at least every five years to justify its purpose

Legislative Description

Concerning individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying.

Last Action

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/30/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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