WA SB6315

State entities must collect, analyze, and report data disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, and gender identity for all studies, reports, focus groups, questionnaires, and polls, following Office of Equity guidelines once published

Covered entities include state agencies, local governments, and any organization receiving state funds (excluding federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal enterprises)

State entities contracting with covered entities must include data disaggregation requirements in procurement documents, contracts, requests for proposals, and grant agreements

Before collecting or publishing demographic data, state entities must consult with the Office of Equity, Office of Privacy and Data Protection, Attorney General, and Washington State Institutional Review Board on protecting personally identifiable information

Implementation deadline is December 31, 2026 for state entities to adopt minimum data disaggregation standards and incorporate requirements into procurement and grant documents