Z-0401.5
HOUSE BILL 2491
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Doglio, Parshley, Reeves, and Reed; by request of WaTech
Read first time 01/15/26. Referred to Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations.
AN ACT Relating to protecting individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying; amending RCW 43.105.020 and 43.105.365 ; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.230 ; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that Washington technology solutions (WaTech) exists to serve as a strategic, centralized information technology partner for state agencies, enabling better service delivery to Washingtonians, achieving cost savings through shared services, and ensuring uniform information technology standards across government. It provides these services to enhance transparency, efficiency, and the overall effectiveness of government operations through the appropriate use of technology.
(2)(a) Given that technological innovation and new uses of data can help Washingtonians solve societal problems and improve quality of life, the legislature intends to shape responsible public policies where innovation and protection of individual privacy coexist and provide for the confidentiality of identifying personal information.