HB 2483 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Creating a data broker registry.

HB 2483 creates a state registry requiring data brokers in Washington to register with the Department of Licensing by May 2028. It applies to businesses that collect and sell personal information like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, or biometric data (e.g., fingerprints) without consumer consent. The law defines "data broker" broadly but excludes credit bureaus, financial institutions under federal law, and businesses collecting data from customers or employees. The registry aims to increase transparency about who collects and sells Washington residents' personal data, without regulating how data is handled.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026

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What changed between versions

Bill → Substitute Bill · 7 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered to reflect its status as a substitute version. The most significant change is the extension of the compliance deadline from January 1, 2027, to May 1, 2028, giving data brokers more time to register. Additionally, the definition of 'data broker' was narrowed to exclude entities collecting data from customers, employees, investors, or donors, and several new exemptions were added for government records, media publications, and e-commerce services.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by excluding certain types of data collectors from the definition of 'data broker,' specifically those collecting data from customers, employees, investors, donors, or other similar relationships, as well as those acting as agents for such entities.

TIMELINE

The effective date for mandatory registration was delayed from January 1, 2027, to May 1, 2028.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'data broker' was updated to exclude entities that collect data from customers, subscribers, employees, investors, donors, or individuals in similar relationships.

ELIGIBILITY

New exemptions were added for entities providing government records, publishing media or educational works, and developing e-commerce services or software.

The exemption for publicly available information was expanded to include information made available by the resident individual themselves.

REQUIREMENT

A new requirement was added stating that registration expires one year after the issuance date.

ENFORCEMENT

The penalty for failing to register now includes a condition that fines begin accruing only after the data broker receives notice of the violation from the department.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'House Bill' to 'Substitute House Bill' and the bill number was changed from H-2897.1 to H-3439.1.

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Committee

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to Appropriations.

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.

lower

1 primary · 16 co-sponsors