Washington HB1964 amends public records law to clarify valid requests and limit requests for lists of individuals.

HB1964 modifies the Washington Public Records Act to specify that requests for all or substantially all records are not valid unless they are for identifiable records. It mandates that requests for lists of individuals must include a declaration of noncommercial purpose and state the purpose of the request. The bill also allows agencies to deny requests that are part of multiple requests within a 24-hour period if they cause excessive interference with agency functions.

Washington HB1964 amends public records law to clarify valid requests and limit requests for lists of individuals.

HB1964 modifies the Washington Public Records Act to specify that requests for all or substantially all records are not valid unless they are for identifiable records. It mandates that requests for lists of individuals must include a declaration of noncommercial purpose and state the purpose of the request. The bill also allows agencies to deny requests that are part of multiple requests within a 24-hour period if they cause excessive interference with agency functions.