Voter Registration Database Protection

State Bills: Washington

Published February 20th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

Washington State passed SB 5892, adding security protections to the statewide voter registration database. The bill, requested by the Secretary of State and sponsored by 10 senators, passed the Senate 29-19 and cleared the House. The legislation establishes access controls and cybersecurity requirements for voter registration data systems.

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What changed

SB 5892 enacts new protections for Washington's voter registration database by establishing security requirements and access controls for the statewide voter registration system. The bill, requested by the Secretary of State and designated as Chapter 213, Laws of 2026, received bipartisan sponsorship with 10 Senate co-sponsors. The legislation passed the Senate 29-19 and cleared the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations.

County elections officials and the Secretary of State's office must implement enhanced database protections as required under the new law. Affected parties should review their current voter registration system security protocols and make necessary updates to comply with the new requirements. No specific penalty provisions were identified in the available bill summary materials.

What to do next

Review current voter registration database security protocols
Implement required access controls and protections per the new law
Coordinate with Secretary of State's office on compliance requirements

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SB 5892 - 2025-26

Concerning protection of the voter registration database. Sponsors: Riccelli, Valdez, Bateman, Frame, Hasegawa, Liias, Nobles, Pedersen, Slatter, Wilson, C. By request:
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Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:52 PM

Current version:

SB 5892 (View original bill)

Current status:

C 213 L 26

Where is it in the process?

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:52 PM

Current version:

SB 5892 (View original bill)

Current status:

C 213 L 26

Where is it in the process?

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Bill history

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2026 Regular Session

In the Senate

Dec 16 Prefiled for introduction. Jan 12 First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections. (View original bill) Jan 20 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials) Jan 23 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) SGTE - Majority; do pass. (Majority report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Jan 26 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Jan 28 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. Feb 5 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View this roll call)

In the House

Feb 9 First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. Feb 18 Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials) Feb 20 Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials) SGOV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority report) Minority; do not pass. (Minority report) Feb 23 Referred to Rules 2 Review. Feb 25 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Feb 28 Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 5. (View this roll call)

In the Senate

Mar 9 Senate concurred in House amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View this roll call) Mar 11 President signed.

In the House

Mar 11 Speaker signed.

Other than legislative action

Mar 12 Delivered to Governor. (View bill as passed legislature) Mar 25 Governor signed. Chapter 213, 2026 Laws. (View session law) Effective date 3/25/2026.