On May 15, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor signed bill, assigned Chapter 283.
Document dated May 15, 2025, was added on Jun. 10, 2025, due to editorial backfill.
On Apr. 25, WAS LEG reported bill re investigation disclosure records.
WAS LEG passed bill HB 1934 to amend WAS LEG 42.56.250, Employment and licensing, to expand the list of items that must be redacted from investigative records.
Bill Provisions
Expands the list of items that must be redacted from investigative records.
Modifies existing Public records act exemption related to workplace investigations.
Concerning unfair practices or workplace discrimination or harassment to
Requires redaction of images, employee agency job titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of complainants, accusers, and witnesses prior to disclosure of records.
Also requires recorded audio to alter voices on audio while retaining inflection and tone
Additional redaction requirements are not needed if there is consent to disclosure.
Legislative History
On Feb. 11, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Mar. 4, 2025, bill passed the House.
On Mar. 6, 2024, bill introduced into Senate; on Apr. 8, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 22, 2025, House concurred amendments; on Apr. 25, 2025, sent to governor.
Effectiveness
Effective 90 days after adjournment of the session in which bill is passed, Jul. 27.
May 2025 WAS LEG Governor Approval
On May 15, 2025, WAS LEG reported governor signed bill, assigned Chapter 283.
Document dated May 15, 2025, was added on Jun. 10, 2025, due to editorial backfill.
Regulators
WAS LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 283, 5/15/2025; Bill HB1934, 4/25/2025; Citation: WAS LEG 42.56.250;
