WA SB5937

Landlords must offer tenants an alternative access method upon request if the building uses smart access systems, including options like key fobs, key cards, physical keys, or other non-biometric, non-app-based entry methods

Landlords of smart access buildings must provide tenants with written privacy policies describing data collection practices, security protocols, data retention schedules, breach notification procedures, and data destruction guidelines at lease signing or system installation

Smart access systems may only collect the minimum data necessary for building entry, limited to: tenant name, unit number, contact information, biometric data (if applicable), access card identifiers, passwords, lease dates, and time/method of access for security purposes

"Biometric identifier information" is defined to include retina/iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, and palm/hand/face geometry scans used for identification

Amends RCW 59.18.030 to add new definitions including "authentication data," "smart access system," "smart access building," and "reference data" to the residential landlord-tenant act