1955-S AMH MCIN MADS 4

SHB 1955 - H AMD

By Representative McIntire

     On page  5, after line 27, insert the following:

     "(14) Individuals whose information may be shared with other agencies or organizations for program operation purposes under data-sharing contracts must be provided with a consent form authorizing the release of information to the agencies specified in the contract.  The consent form shall stipulate the sanctions for misuse of information listed in subsection (13) of this section.  The data-sharing contract shall stipulate these sanctions to agencies and organizations entering into contracts with the department.  The consent form shall inform applicants that a refusal to give consent for the release of information shall not make the applicant ineligible to receive services.  Consent forms shall be provided in English as well as an alternative language selected by the worksource center or job service center as appropriate for the community where the center is located.  Interpreters shall be provided as needed.  One copy of the consent form must be entered into the applicant's file and one copy must be provided to the applicant."

EFFECT:  Consent forms must be provided to individuals whose information is being shared under data-sharing contracts with other agencies that may provide services to the individual.  Both data-sharing contracts and the consent form must state the sanctions that may be imposed for misuse of the information. 

     The consent form must:

     (1) Inform applicants that their failure to give consent does not affect their ability to receive services; and

     (2) Use both English and an alternate language selected by the worksource or job service center that is appropriate for the community where the center is located.