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Tighter Rules for Challenges to Voter Registrations Clear WA House Washington State Standard · Feb 11, 2026
HB 1916 passed the state House requiring voter registration challenges to be signed in ink and creating penalties for knowingly providing false information.
New Elections Laws Passed in Washington in 2025 MRSC · Aug 1, 2025
Washington enacted several election laws in 2025 addressing election integrity, digital security, and election administration procedures.
Washington Requires Cybersecurity Standards for Elections (SB 5014) MRSC · Aug 1, 2025
SB 5014 requires county auditors to adopt cybersecurity standards by June 2027, including .gov domains for election websites and mandatory breach reporting.
Automatic Voter Registration Address Updates Washington Secretary of State · Jun 1, 2025
Effective June 1, 2025, voter registration is automatically updated when a voter reports an address change to any state agency.