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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6002

SB 6002: Driver privacy

Concerning driver privacy protections.

Summary

  • Prohibits the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems by all state and local government agencies except those explicitly authorized to use ALPR systems for specified purposes.
  • Prescribes retention periods for ALPR data collected by authorized agencies and limits the sharing of ALPR data.
  • Sets forth registration, reporting, and audit requirements and specifies prohibited uses of ALPR systems.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6002), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 4, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 30, 2026
  6. LawMar 30, 2026
Prime sponsor
Yasmin Trudeau (D-27)
Introduced
January 12, 2026 in the Senate
Last action
March 30, 2026
Session law
Chapter 239, Laws of 2026
Companion bill
HB 2332
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6002, SSB 6002, ESSB 6002

AN ACT Relating to driver privacy protections and automated license plate reader systems;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Yasmin Trudeau (D-27)

16 co-sponsors (15 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Jeff Holy R-6Emily Alvarado D-34Jessica Bateman D-22Mike Chapman D-24Steve Conway D-29Manka Dhingra D-45Noel Frame D-36Bob Hasegawa D-11Claudia Kauffman D-47Liz Lovelett D-40T'wina Nobles D-28Jamie Pedersen D-43Sharon Shewmake D-42Vandana Slatter D-48Derek Stanford D-1Javier Valdez D-46

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 4, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 6002
40 Yea 9 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican10900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 6002
84 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56102
Republican28902
How each member voted

Yea (84)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 10, 2026
Version voted on: ESSB 6002
39 Yea 10 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29100
Republican10900
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 3/30/2026. (ESSB 6002)
  2. Chapter 239, 2026 Laws. (ESSB 6002)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6002)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6002)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6002)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 6002)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 39; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6002)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6002)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 84; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESSB 6002)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6002)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6002)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (ESSB 6002)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6002)
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6002)
  15. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6002)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6002)
  17. CRJ - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6002)
  18. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESSB 6002)
  19. Third reading, passed; yeas, 40; nays, 9; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6002)
  20. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6002)
  21. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6002)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6002)
  23. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6002)
  25. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6002)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6002)
  29. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6002)
  30. Minority; without recommendation.
  31. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  32. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  33. Prefiled for introduction.

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