Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 42.60 · 4 active provisions
The legislature finds and declares the following:(1) Washington state celebrates the rich cultural heritage and diversity of its residents; and(2) Freedom of religion and protection from persecution on the basis of religion is one of the founding ideals of the nation.
A state or local government agency or public employee shall not:(1) Provide or disclose to federal government authorities personally identifiable information regarding the religious beliefs, practices, or affiliation of any individual, except where the employee is a witness to a crime;(2) Use public funds, facilities,…
State and local law enforcement agencies shall not:(1) Collect information on the religious belief, practice, or affiliation of any individual except (a) as part of a criminal investigation of an individual based on reasonable suspicion that the individual has engaged in criminal activity, and when there is a nexus bet…
Any agreements in existence on June 7, 2018, that make any state or local government agency information or database available in conflict with the terms of this chapter are terminated on that date to the extent of the conflict.