BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5308: Religious affiliation discl.

Limiting disclosure of information about the religious affiliation of individuals.

Summary

Limits an employer from requiring disclosure of an employee's religious affiliation making such requirements an unfair practice and violating Washington's Law Against Discrimination (WLAD).
Prohibits a public agency and its personnel from using agency resources to disclose an individual's religious affiliation to the federal government; or compile information regarding individual religious beliefs, national origin, or ethnicity for immigration or law enforcement purposes.
Restricts a local or state law enforcement agency from collecting or using information about an individual's religious affiliation with limited exceptions.
Exempts personal information about an individual's religious affiliation from disclosure under the public records act.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5308), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to limiting disclosure of information about the religious affiliation of individuals;

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.

SB 5308 (2025–26) Guaranteed admissions prg. · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5308 (2023–24) Athletic trainers · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5308 (2021–22) Hybrid vehicle fees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5308 (2019–20) Energy service contractors · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5308 (2015–16) Financial reporting · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5308 (2013–14) Sexually exploited children · Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2013
SB 5308 (2011–12) Military training/licensing · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5308 (2009–10) Higher education annuities · Did not pass · died in committee