Washington § 42.60.030 Prohibitions—Law enforcement agencies.

Washington Statutes

§ 42.60.030 — Prohibitions—Law enforcement agencies.

Washington § 42.60.030

Title 42PUBLIC OFFICERS AND AGENCIES

Ch. 42.60RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION NONDISCLOSURE

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Wash. Rev. Code § 42.60.030 (2026).

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State and local law enforcement agencies shall not:

(1)Collect information on the religious belief, practice, or affiliation of any individual except (a) as part of a criminal investigation of an individual based on reasonable suspicion that the individual has engaged in criminal activity, and when there is a nexus between the criminal activity and the specific information collected about religious belief, practice, or affiliation, or (b) where necessary to provide religious accommodations; or

(2)Use public funds, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any criminal, civil, or administrative violation, or warrant for a violation, of any requirement that individuals register with the federal government or an

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State and local law enforcement agencies shall not:

(1) Collect information on the religious belief, practice, or affiliation of any individual except (a) as part of a criminal investigation of an individual based on reasonable suspicion that the individual has engaged in criminal activity, and when there is a nexus between the criminal activity and the specific information collected about religious belief, practice, or affiliation, or (b) where necessary to provide religious accommodations; or

(2) Use public funds, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any criminal, civil, or administrative violation, or warrant for a violation, of any requirement that individuals register with the federal government or any federal agency based on religion.