2385 AMH ROSC REIL 047

                

HB 2385 - H AMD 1138

By Representative Ross

 

    On page 2, after line 14, insert the following:

    "Sec. 2.  RCW 26.04.175 and 1991 c 23 s 12 are each amended to read as follows:

    (1) If a program participant under chapter 40.24 RCW notifies the appropriate county auditor as required under rules adopted by the secretary of state, the county auditor shall not make available for inspection or copying the name and address of a program participant contained in marriage applications and records filed under chapter 26.04 RCW, except under the following circumstances:

    (((1)))(a) If requested by a law enforcement agency, to the law enforcement agency; and

    (i) The participant's application under chapter 40.24 RCW contains no indication that he or she has been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking perpetrated by a law enforcement employee; and

    (ii) The request is in accordance with official law enforcement duties and is in writing on official law enforcement letterhead stationery and signed by the law enforcement agency's chief officer or his or her designee; or

    (((2))) (b) If directed by a court order, to a person identified in the order; and

    (i) The request is made by a nonlaw enforcement agency; or

    (ii) The participant's file indicates he or she has reason to believe he or she is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking perpetrated by a law enforcement employee.

    (2) Before releasing the name and address of a program participant, the county auditor must confirm with the secretary of state whether there is an indication that the program participant has been a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking perpetrated by a law enforcement employee before releasing information."

 

    Correct the title.

 

 

 

 

 

    EFFECT:  Adds provisions regarding the release of information on marriage licenses to conform with the same provisions that apply to domestic partnership documents for participants in the address confidentiality program. 

 

 

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