Bill > SB5707

This bill amends the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 42.56.230, which governs public records disclosure, by adding a new exemption to protect the privacy of individuals' email addresses. Specifically, the bill creates a new provision that exempts email addresses of people who voluntarily subscribe to regular communications and updates from local agencies, such as newsletters or similar publications, from public disclosure. This means that if someone provides their email address to a local government agency to receive periodic updates, that email address cannot be released through a public records request. The exemption is designed to protect the privacy of individuals who choose to stay informed about local government activities while ensuring they can do so without fear of their contact information being widely distributed. The bill is part of a broader statute that lists various types of personal information that are already protected from public inspection, such as student records, personal financial information, and contact details for certain public employees or sensitive work roles.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5707&Year=2025&Initiative=false