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WA SB5892

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Riccelli

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All public records requests for statewide voter registration database records must be submitted to and fulfilled exclusively by the Secretary of State, not county elections offices

  • County elections offices are prohibited from producing voter registration database records and must redirect requestors to the Secretary of State within the standard public records deadline

  • Knowing violation by county officials of the centralized request requirement constitutes a Class C felony under RCW 29A.84.150

  • Driver's license numbers, identification card numbers, social security numbers, and full birthdates in voter registration files are confidential and may only be disclosed to election officers or with Secretary of State authorization

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Concerning protection of the voter registration database.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2026
State Government & Tribal Relations2/9/2026
Rules1/26/2026
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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