The bill amends RCW 42.56.230 to enhance the privacy protections for lottery players in Washington State. It introduces a new exemption that safeguards all personal and financial information concerning a player that is received or maintained by the state lottery or any contracted lottery vendor. This exemption allows for the release of only the player's name and city or town of residence, with any additional information being disclosed only with prior written permission from the player.

In addition to this new provision, the bill maintains existing exemptions for various types of personal information, including that of students, patients, and employees of public agencies. The inclusion of the lottery players' privacy clause reflects a growing recognition of the need to protect individuals' sensitive information in the context of state-run gambling activities.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 42.56.230
Bill as Passed Legislature: 42.56.230
Session Law: 42.56.230