Bill > HB2508

This bill clarifies and expands the authority of the Office of Independent Investigations (OII) to align with its current operations and practices, while also establishing public disclosure requirements and privacy protections. Specifically, it broadens the OII's jurisdiction to investigate deaths that occur during or after any use of force by an involved officer, not just deadly force, and allows for the review of prior investigations if new evidence emerges. The bill also grants the OII access to information from responding fire departments and ambulance services, with specific privacy protections for health care information. Furthermore, it defines what constitutes confidential investigative and private information that is exempt from public disclosure, particularly concerning ongoing investigations and information that implicates an individual's privacy. The bill also amends existing laws regarding public records exemptions to include information exempt under the new provisions.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2508&Year=2025&Initiative=false