Washington Statutes
§ 42.41.045 — Prohibition on intimidation of whistleblower—Nondisclosure of protected information.
Washington § 42.41.045
JurisdictionWashington
Title 42PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES
Ch. 42.41LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION
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Wash. Rev. Code § 42.41.045 (2026).
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(1)A local government official or employee may not use his or her official authority or influence, directly or indirectly, to threaten, intimidate, or coerce an employee for the purpose of interfering with that employee's right to disclose information concerning an improper governmental action in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2)Nothing in this section authorizes an individual to disclose information prohibited by law.
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Legislative History
[1994 c 210 s 2.]
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