2834-S.E AMS MILO S5086.1
ESHB 2834 - S AMD TO HSMH AMD (S-4991.1/16) 734By Senator Miloscia
Beginning on page 7 of the amendment, line 32, after "system" strike all material through "information" on page 8, line 2 and insert "((may only be collected after having obtained informed, reasonably time limited (i) written consent from the homeless individual to whom the information relates, or (ii) telephonic consent from the homeless individual, provided that written consent is obtained at the first time the individual is physically present at an organization with access to the Washington homeless client management information system. Safeguards consistent with federal requirements on data collection must be in place to protect homeless individuals' rights regarding their personally identifying information)) shall be collected"
On page 8 of the amendment, line 28, after "(d)" strike "Any" and insert "Within fifteen days of initial contact, any"
On page 8 of the amendment, beginning on line 28, after "older" strike "may give" and insert "shall"
On page 8 of the amendment, line 30, after "section" insert "in order to receive the services offered by the provider collecting the information. If the provider is not able to confirm the identity provided or has reason to be believe a false identity was provided, the provider shall withhold the services offered"
EFFECT: Personally identifying information about homeless individuals for the HMIS shall be collected. Opt-in language is struck. Within 15 days of initial contact, an unaccompanied youth shall provide his or her personally identifying information to a service provider for the purpose of entering such information into the HMIS. If the youth fails to provide this information or the provider has a reason to believe the youth has provided a false identity, the provider shall withhold services.
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