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WA HB1956

WA HB1956
Exempting from public disclosure sensitive records pertaining to current and formerly incarcerated individuals' dignity and safety.

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Introduced
01/12/2022
In Committee
02/23/2022
Crossed Over
02/09/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to exempting from public disclosure sensitive records pertaining to current and formerly incarcerated individuals' dignity and safety; amending RCW 42.56.080, 42.56.210, and 70.02.250; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; and creating a new section.

AI Summary

This bill exempts from public disclosure certain sensitive records pertaining to current and formerly incarcerated individuals' dignity and safety. Specifically, it exempts body scanner images, records related to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) such as risk assessments and investigation reports, and health information beyond an incarcerated individual's medical, mental health, or dental files. The bill applies retroactively to any prior public records requests for which disclosure has not already occurred, and it takes effect immediately to preserve public peace, health, and safety.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Effective date 3/31/2022. (on 03/31/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1956&Year=2021&Initiative=false
Final Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1956-S.E%20HBR%20FBR%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1956-S.SL.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1956-S.E%20HBR%20PL%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/1956-S.PL.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1956-S.E%20HBR%20SA%2022.pdf
Senate Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1956-S.E%20AMS%20WILJ%20S5283.1.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1956-S.E%20SBR%20APS%2022.pdf
Senate Committee Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/1956-S.E%20AMS%20SGE%20S4750.1.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1956-S.E%20SBR%20SGE%20OC%2022.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1956-S.E%20SBR%20SGE%20TA%2022.pdf
Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/1956-S.E%20SBA%20SGE%2022.pdf
Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1956-S.E%20HBR%20APH%2022.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1956-S%20AMH%20HACK%20OMLI%20076.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1956-S.E.pdf
House Floor Amendment https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Amendments/House/1956-S%20AMH%20GRAH%20OMLI%20079.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1956-S.pdf
House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1956%20HBR%20SGOV%2022.pdf
House Bill Analysis 2022 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1956%20HBA%20SGOV%2022.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1956.pdf
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