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WA SB5859
WA SB5859Exempting from public disclosure sensitive records pertaining to current and formerly incarcerated individuals' dignity and safety.
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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
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 maintained by the Department of Corrections, such as those that would disclose the identity of a confidential informant, body scanner images, disability or health information outside of an incarcerated individual's medical file, or information about an incarcerated individual's transgender, intersex, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming status, sexual orientation, genital anatomy, or gender-affirming care. The bill also specifies that the Department of Corrections is not required to confirm or deny the existence of certain sensitive records in response to public records requests. The bill further amends existing laws to ensure these exemptions apply retroactively to any prior public records requests where disclosure has not yet occurred.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
First reading, referred to State Government & Elections. (on 01/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5859&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5859.pdf |
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