Bill > SB5853

This bill establishes a voluntary statewide emergency public official notification system to protect elected officials from political violence, inspired by a tragic incident in Minnesota. The system, managed by the military department, will allow public officials (defined broadly as anyone holding office or performing public functions for city, county, state, or federal government) to enroll. Upon enrollment, public officials will be notified as soon as possible if another enrolled official contacts 911 (a system for emergency calls) or if there's a confirmed targeted threat against any public official, regardless of their enrollment status. The notification will not include personal details of those involved. The bill also amends existing law to ensure the 911 coordination office shares necessary data with the military department for this system, and clarifies that records for this notification system will be kept private, with limited exceptions for public officials to inspect their own information.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5853&Year=2025&Initiative=false