Bill > SB5196

This bill amends the existing Washington state law regarding public disclosure of certain types of financial and security information, specifically focusing on information submitted to or obtained by the gambling commission. The bill expands the existing exemptions from public disclosure to include detailed categories of proprietary financial and security information related to gaming facilities, license applicants, and tribes with approved state compacts. The newly protected information encompasses a wide range of sensitive details such as financial statements, transaction records, internal operational procedures, security camera specifications, facility layout schematics, network configurations, gaming equipment details, and other technical information that could potentially compromise the security or operational integrity of a gaming facility if made public. Importantly, the bill specifies that quarterly license reports remain subject to public disclosure, and the exemption is intended to protect information that, if released, could harm the security, financial interests, or operational effectiveness of gaming-related entities. The amendment provides a comprehensive and nuanced approach to protecting sensitive information while maintaining a degree of transparency by explicitly defining what types of information are considered proprietary and exempt from public disclosure.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5196&Year=2025&Initiative=false