Bill > SB6095

This bill aims to enhance the safety of elected officials, candidates, executive state officers, election officials, and criminal justice participants by allowing them to keep their primary residential addresses confidential and by expanding access to personal security measures. It amends several existing laws to achieve this, including making it a felony to threaten these individuals while they are performing their official duties, and allowing them to participate in an address confidentiality program, which shields their home address from public disclosure. The bill also permits the use of campaign funds and legislative expense accounts for personal security measures, such as security systems, personnel, and cybersecurity services, and clarifies that certain security-related records are not public records. Additionally, it establishes procedures for redacting residential addresses from various public records, such as campaign finance reports, property records, and voter registration information, with specific exceptions for disclosure to the news media under certain conditions and with notification requirements. The bill also directs the Washington state patrol to provide personal security for legislators at public events when local law enforcement is unable to, and mandates security assessments for legislators' residences.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6095&Year=2025&Initiative=false