Washington HB2274 modifies the Washington commercial electronic mail act by updating penalties and clarifying definitions.

Washington HB2274 amends the Washington commercial electronic mail act by updating penalties for violations. It sets the damages for recipients of commercial electronic mail messages at $500 or actual damages, whichever is greater, and for interactive computer services at $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater. The bill also clarifies that a person knows a recipient is a Washington resident if the domain name in the recipient's email address is registered in Washington. It repeals previous sections and applies retroactively to causes of action commenced after the effective date.

Washington HB2274 modifies the Washington commercial electronic mail act by updating penalties and clarifying definitions.

Washington HB2274 amends the Washington commercial electronic mail act by updating penalties for violations. It sets the damages for recipients of commercial electronic mail messages at $500 or actual damages, whichever is greater, and for interactive computer services at $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater. The bill also clarifies that a person knows a recipient is a Washington resident if the domain name in the recipient's email address is registered in Washington. It repeals previous sections and applies retroactively to causes of action commenced after the effective date.