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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1493

HB 1493: Biometric identifiers

Concerning biometric identifiers.

Summary

  • Prohibits a person from enrolling a biometric identifier in a database for a commercial purpose without notice, consent, or a way to prevent subsequent use.
  • Prohibits selling, leasing, or disclosing a biometric identifier for a commercial purpose unless consent is obtained or certain criteria are met.
  • Establishes requirements regarding biometric identifier retention and access.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 1493), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2017
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 16, 2017
  3. Passed HouseMar 2, 2017
  4. Passed SenateApr 11, 2017
  5. GovernorMay 16, 2017
  6. LawMay 16, 2017
Prime sponsor
Jeff Morris (D-40)
Introduced
January 20, 2017 in the House
Last action
May 16, 2017
Session law
Chapter 299, Laws of 2017
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1493, ESHB 1493

AN ACT Relating to biometric identifiers;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Morris (D-40)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Mark Harmsworth R-44Norma Smith R-10Gael Tarleton D-36Derek Stanford D-1

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 2, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1493
81 Yea 17 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat44600
Republican371100
How each member voted

Yea (81)

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Senate · Adoption of Striking Amendment Number 242 by Senator Pedersen

April 11, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1493
19 Yea 30 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat18700
Republican12300
How each member voted
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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 11, 2017
Version voted on: ESHB 1493
37 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat131200
Republican24000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2017. (ESHB 1493)
  2. Chapter 299, 2017 Laws. (ESHB 1493)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1493)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1493)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1493)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1493)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1493)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1493)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1493)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1493)
  11. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1493)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1493)
  13. LAW - Majority; do pass. (ESHB 1493)
  14. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1493)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 81; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1493)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1493)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1493)
  18. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1493)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1493)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1493)
  23. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  24. TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1493)
  25. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1493)
  26. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1493)
  27. Minority; without recommendation.
  28. Minority; do not pass.
  29. TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  30. First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

HB 1493 in other sessions

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