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Washington Public Records Act Now Protects Identities in Workplace Investigations
Investigation records have typically been considered public records under Washington State’s public disclosure law, absent a specific exemption or an established legal privilege. On May 15, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law House Bill (HB) 1934, a measure that received overwhelming support in the legislature and require broad redaction of the names and identifying information of complaining parties and witnesses who provide statements, interviews, and/or information in certain public employer workplace investigations.
