Exemption — Federal regulations and orders — Airports and seaports.
RCW 43.386.090
in effect(1) This chapter does not apply to a state or local government agency that: (a) Is mandated to use a specific facial recognition service pursuant to a federal regulation or order, or that are undertaken through partnership with a federal agency to fulfill a congressional mandate; or (b) uses a facial recognition service in association with a federal agency to verify the identity of individuals presenting themselves for travel at an airport or seaport. (2) A state or local government agency must report to a legislative authority the use of a facial recognition service pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(1) This chapter does not apply to a state or local government agency that: (a) Is mandated to use a specific facial recognition service pursuant to a federal regulation or order, or that are undertaken through partnership with a federal agency to fulfill a congressional mandate; or (b) uses a facial recognition service in association with a federal agency to verify the identity of individuals presenting themselves for travel at an airport or seaport.
(2) A state or local government agency must report to a legislative authority the use of a facial recognition service pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.386&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026