SB 5648 - DIGEST

Provides that general or limited authority Washington peace officers or specially commissioned Washington peace officers, and general or limited authority Washington law enforcement agencies, as defined in RCW 10.93.020, shall not inquire about the immigration status of crime victims, witnesses, or others who call or approach these officers or agencies seeking assistance. Officers or agencies who provide public safety services shall not request specific documents for the sole purpose of determining an individual's immigration status. However, if voluntarily offered by an individual in response to a general request for identification, it is permissible to rely on immigration documents for the purpose of establishing the individual's identity.