Bill > SB5892

This bill strengthens protections for the voter registration database and related election records by establishing new confidentiality and disclosure restrictions. The bill amends existing laws to clarify that county election offices cannot produce records from the statewide voter registration database and must instead direct requestors to the secretary of state. It expands exemptions to public disclosure for various election-related documents, including security plans, technical infrastructure details, voter signatures, ballot images, and infrastructure records from private entities. The bill also creates stricter penalties for election officials who improperly use, disclose, or alter voter registration information, making such actions a class C felony. Additionally, it mandates that sensitive personal information like driver's license numbers, social security numbers, and full birthdates remain confidential and can only be accessed by specific election officials. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating its immediate importance for maintaining the security and integrity of election systems and voter information.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5892&Year=2025&Initiative=false