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WA SB5707

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shelly Short

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • Amends the existing personal information exemption statute by adding a new category (subsection 14) specifically for local agency subscriber email lists

  • Applies only to email addresses voluntarily submitted for the purpose of receiving regular updates, such as agency newsletters or similar publications

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections2/7/2025

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