Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateWashingtonIntroduced
SB 5892: Concerning protection of the voter registration database.
Marcus Riccelli
SB 5892 status: Introduced — Effective date 3/25/2026 (updated Mar 25, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The state is implementing security hardening measures specifically targeting the integrity of the voter registration database.
Who is affected
State election officials, IT departments managing the database, and the electorate whose data is protected.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates security protocols to defend against unauthorized access, hacking, and data manipulation.
Costs and funding
Costs are not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill became effective on 3/25/2026.
Potential benefits
Primary benefits include improved election integrity, protection against systemic voter data breaches, and increased public confidence in electoral infrastructure.
Risks and tradeoffs
Concerns include potential centralization of data security, lack of transparency regarding specific defensive technologies, and administrative hurdles for authorized access.
What is still unknown
Specific technical protocols, budget allocations, and the degree of access restriction for legitimate administrative functions are not provided.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases investment in secure database architecture
- Encourages adoption of modern cybersecurity standards
- Reduces risks associated with systemic data breaches
Risks
- Potentially imposes stringent compliance requirements
- May necessitate transition to higher-cost security software
- Restricts access protocols for technical service providers
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Safeguards voter records from unauthorized tampering
- Strengthens public trust in electoral outcomes
- Reduces vulnerability to malicious cyber interference
Risks
- Potential for reduced transparency if access is overly restricted
- Risk of creating centralized failure points
- Dependency on opaque security vendor methodologies
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Analysis scope
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