Washington HB2651 mandates the collection and preservation of digital data to identify federal agents involved in misconduct.

HB2651 requires the Washington state patrol to collect and securely retain identifying digital data about federal agents accused of misconduct. This data can include license plate, cell tower, cell phone, location, image search results, GPS, Stingray, and facial recognition data. A complainant can access this data only through a court order in civil or criminal proceedings related to the complaint. Federal agent misconduct includes excessive force, assault, kidnapping, unlawful detention, or actions leading to a credible complaint of a federal constitutional rights violation.

Washington HB2651 mandates the collection and preservation of digital data to identify federal agents involved in misconduct.

HB2651 requires the Washington state patrol to collect and securely retain identifying digital data about federal agents accused of misconduct. This data can include license plate, cell tower, cell phone, location, image search results, GPS, Stingray, and facial recognition data. A complainant can access this data only through a court order in civil or criminal proceedings related to the complaint. Federal agent misconduct includes excessive force, assault, kidnapping, unlawful detention, or actions leading to a credible complaint of a federal constitutional rights violation.