BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

SB 5646: Concealment of pblc hazards

Prohibiting confidentiality agreements in lawsuits involving public hazards.

Summary

"Public hazard" is defined as a condition, product, or practice that is reasonably likely to cause harm to others if not publicly disclosed. In determining whether a confidentiality provision is valid and enforceable, the court must specifically balance the right of the public to understand the risk from the alleged public hazard against the right of the public to protect confidentiality of trade secrets.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5646), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to concealment of public hazard information;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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SB 5646 (2021–22) Corrections/body scanners · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5646 (2019–20) Affordable housing/sales tax · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5646 (2017–18) Resident'l habilitation ctrs · Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2017, 3rd Special Session
SB 5646 (2015–16) SR 99 Alaskan Way viaduct · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5646 (2013–14) High school equiv certifs · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5646 (2011–12) Homelessness services access · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor