Actual malice. (Effective January 1, 2026.)

RCW 29B.10.020
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"Actual malice" means to act with knowledge of falsity or with reckless disregard as to truth or falsity. "Actual malice" means to act with knowledge of falsity or with reckless disregard as to truth or falsity.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=29B.10&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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