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WA SB6164
WA SB6164Concerning individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to protecting individual privacy by Washington 2 technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and 3 copying; amending RCW 43.105.020 and 43.105.365; reenacting and 4 amending RCW 42.56.230; and creating a new section. 5
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance individual privacy by creating an exemption from public inspection and copying for certain information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), a state agency that provides centralized information technology (IT) services to other state agencies. Specifically, it amends existing laws to add a new provision stating that information submitted to WaTech for the purpose of providing IT services related to "digital experience platform" services—which refers to the agency's online systems, applications, or websites used for accessing government services—is exempt from public disclosure. This exemption is intended to protect personal information while allowing WaTech to continue its mission of improving government efficiency and service delivery through technology.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6164&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6164%20SBR%20SGTE%20OC%2026.pdf |
| Senate bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6164%20SBR%20SGTE%20TA%2026.pdf |
| Senate bill report (orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/6164%20SBA%20SGTE%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6164.pdf |
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