Bill > HB2161

This bill allows the Attorney General's office to issue written civil investigative demands, which are formal requests for information, to investigate potential violations of various state and federal laws, including constitutional provisions and specific statutes related to consumer protection, labor, and public contracts. These demands can require individuals or entities to produce documents, answer written questions, or provide oral testimony, but they are not applicable to criminal investigations. The bill outlines specific requirements for these demands, such as clearly stating the law being investigated and describing the requested information with reasonable specificity, and prohibits unreasonable or improper requests, including those that would violate legal privileges. It also details how these demands must be served, how the information should be handled to maintain confidentiality, and provides a process for challenging or enforcing these demands in court, with penalties for non-compliance.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2161&Year=2025&Initiative=false