Declares that it is against the public policy of the state for a self-insurance program governed by chapter 48.62 RCW to pay the cost of liability or defense costs for claims brought under the public records act, chapter 42.56 RCW, and the open public meetings act, chapter 42.30 RCW.

Provides that self-insurance programs governed by chapter 48.62 RCW may not cancel or threaten to cancel insurance coverage based upon an entity's decision, in consultation with its attorneys, to release public records, including attorney communications, in compliance with the public records act, chapter 42.56 RCW.