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WA SB5707
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shelly Short
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AI Summary
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Email addresses of individuals who subscribe to local agency newsletters and regular communications would be exempt from public disclosure under Washington's Public Records Act (RCW 42.56.230)
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Amends the existing personal information exemption statute by adding a new category (subsection 14) specifically for local agency subscriber email lists
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Applies only to email addresses voluntarily submitted for the purpose of receiving regular updates, such as agency newsletters or similar publications
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Sponsored by Senators Short and Hansen during the 2025 Regular Session of the 69th Legislature
Legislative Description
Exempting email addresses of individuals who subscribe to regular communications and updates from local agencies.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026