Bill > SB5926

This bill expands privacy protections for child care providers by creating a new public records exemption that shields personal information for all licensed or certified child care providers, not just those operating from family homes. Currently, only family home child care providers were protected from having their personal details publicly disclosed, but this legislation extends those safeguards to providers working in child care centers, school-age programs, and other licensed settings. The bill specifically exempts from public disclosure various personal identifiers including names, home addresses, GPS coordinates, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, bank account information, emergency contact details, and personal photographs. While personal information would be protected, the bill still allows public access to business addresses, program capacity, licensing status, and inspection results. The legislature's rationale is to protect child care providers from potential safety risks, harassment, and targeted retaliation that could occur if their personal information were made publicly available. The bill also requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to update its guidance and training materials to reflect these new privacy protections.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5926&Year=2025&Initiative=false