HB 2491

In Committee

House

WaTech/PRA exemption

Concerning individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying.

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Opposite Chamber

Governor

Signed

This status may be delayed. See Action History below for the latest updates.

How does a bill become law?

Introduced: The bill is filed and assigned a number.
Committee: A subject-matter committee holds hearings, takes public testimony, and decides whether to advance the bill.
Floor Vote: The full chamber (House or Senate) debates and votes on the bill.
Opposite Chamber: The bill repeats the committee and floor vote process in the other chamber.
Governor: The Governor reviews the bill and decides whether to sign or veto it.
Signed: The bill has been signed into law.

Introduced: January 14, 2026

Last Action: January 30, 2026

Status: H Rules R

Companion Bill: