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SB 6081

Protecting Washingtonians from invasion of privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and historic sex designation changes in official government records.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jess Bateman and 9 co-sponsors

SB 6081 restricts government access to and disclosure of sex designation information and historical changes in official state records to prevent unauthorized privacy violations.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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Bill Summary · SB 6081

Legislative bill overview

SB 6081 restricts access to and disclosure of sex designation information and historical sex designation changes in Washington state government records. The bill aims to prevent unauthorized access to this sensitive personal information while establishing procedures for how agencies handle such data.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses privacy concerns for individuals whose sex designation records may be accessed by government agencies or disclosed to unauthorized parties. It establishes legal protections around particularly sensitive identity information that could affect personal safety, employment, housing, or family relationships if disclosed without consent.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Disagreement may exist over what constitutes "unauthorized disclosure" and whether certain government functions (law enforcement, vital statistics, federal compliance) warrant exceptions to privacy protections
  • Implementation burden: Government agencies will need to revise record-keeping systems and staff training, raising questions about compliance costs and timelines
  • Balancing transparency vs. privacy: Tension between public records access laws and protecting sensitive personal information, particularly regarding how journalists, researchers, or oversight bodies access government records

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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