SB 6164 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying.

SB 6164 exempts certain identifying personal information handled by Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) from public inspection under the state's public records law. It directly affects WaTech, state agencies using its services, and individuals whose data is processed through WaTech systems. The bill creates a specific exemption for "identifying personal information" submitted to WaTech, ensuring such data cannot be disclosed through public records requests, while maintaining existing requirements for data accuracy and correction mechanisms. This change strengthens privacy protections for personal data collected through WaTech's centralized IT services.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
SGTE - Majority; do pass.
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Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
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Jan 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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