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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1335

HB 1335: Personal identifying info.

Concerning the unauthorized publication of personal identifying information.

Summary

  • Prohibits publication of an individual's personal identifying information without consent when the publication is made with intent or knowledge the information will be used to harm the individual, or reckless disregard for the risk of such harm, and the publication causes physical injury, significant economic injury, mental anguish, fear of serious bodily injury or death, or a substantial life disruption.
  • Establishes a civil cause of action for violations, subject to various exceptions.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1335), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 2023
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 7, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2023
  4. Passed SenateApr 6, 2023
  5. GovernorMay 9, 2023
  6. LawMay 9, 2023
Prime sponsor
Drew Hansen (D-23)
Introduced
January 16, 2023 in the House
Last action
May 9, 2023
Session law
Chapter 381, Laws of 2023
Companion bill
SB 5321
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1335, ESHB 1335

AN ACT Relating to the unauthorized publication of personal identifying information;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Drew Hansen (D-23)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Liz Berry D-36Darya Farivar D-46Jamila Taylor D-30Alex Ramel D-40Tarra Simmons D-23Shelley Kloba D-1Jessica Bateman D-22Julia Reed D-36Debra Lekanoff D-40

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 27, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1335
79 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican221602
How each member voted

Yea (79)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 6, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1335
40 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican12701
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 17, 2023
Version voted on: ESHB 1335
64 Yea 33 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57001
Republican73300
How each member voted

Yea (64)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/23/2023. (ESHB 1335)
  2. Chapter 381, 2023 Laws. (ESHB 1335)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1335)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1335)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1335)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1335)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 64; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1335)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1335)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1335)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1335)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1335)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1335)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1335)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1335)
  15. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1335)
  16. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (ESHB 1335)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 79; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1335)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1335)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1335)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1335)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1335)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  24. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1335)
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  26. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1335)
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1335)
  28. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee.
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.

HB 1335 in other sessions

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