The bill amends RCW 42.56.250 to enhance the protection of personal information related to complainants, accusers, and witnesses involved in employment investigations. It specifies that investigative records compiled by an employing agency regarding potential unfair practices or violations of laws will remain exempt from public disclosure while the investigation is active. Once the investigation concludes and the complainant is notified of the outcome, the records may only be disclosed if the names, images, job titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of the involved parties are redacted, and their voices on any audio recordings are altered, unless consent for disclosure is provided.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that if an elected government official is a complainant, their name and title will not be redacted from the investigatory records after the investigation is complete. The legislation also includes provisions for protecting the personal information of employees who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or harassment, allowing them to submit sworn statements to keep their identifying information confidential. Overall, the bill aims to balance transparency in employment investigations with the need to protect the privacy of individuals involved.