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Hearing: Washington bill would shield historic gender‑marker changes from public records
Summary
Supporters told a State Senate committee SB 6081 would protect transgender Washingtonians from doxxing and cross‑state targeting by exempting historic gender‑marker change records from public disclosure; opponents warned of law‑enforcement and competitive-sport concerns. No vote was taken.
Senators heard hours of testimony Jan. 20 on Senate Bill 6081, which would exempt records that show a person’s historic gender‑marker designation — including prior markers on driver licenses and supporting vital‑records documentation — from public disclosure unless the person consents or a court orders otherwise.
Sponsor Sen. Jamie Petersen (43rd Legislative District) told the Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee the bill “protects transgender Washingtonians” at a time when many face harassment and violent threats. Committee staff summarized the measure as restricting display or…
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