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WA HB2576

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Washington's Address Confidentiality Program eligibility to include victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, stalking, or trafficking who have confidentially relocated or plan to relocate within the state

  • Requires state and local government agencies to accept a participant's substitute address (designated by the Secretary of State) in place of their actual residential, work, or school address when creating new public records

  • Sets four-year certification periods for program participants, with cancellation provisions for legal name changes, false applications, address changes without 72-hour notice, or undeliverable mail

  • Prohibits disclosure of participant records to law enforcement if the application indicates the victim was harmed by a law enforcement employee, unless directed by court order

  • Directs the Secretary of State to partner with the Office of Civil Legal Aid to provide free legal resources helping participants own property without public disclosure of ownership

Legislative Description

Concerning the address confidentiality program.

Last Action

First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government & Tribal Relations1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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