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BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5608: Job applicants/arrests, etc.

Prohibiting employers from asking about arrests or convictions before an applicant is determined otherwise qualified for a position.

Summary

  • Under the Washington Fair Chance Act, an employer may not: include any question on a job application, inquire either orally or in writing, receive information through a criminal history background check, or otherwise obtain information about an applicant’s arrests or convictions before determining that the applicant is otherwise qualified for the position; advertise job openings in a way that excludes people with…

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 26, 2015
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mark Miloscia (R-30)
Introduced
January 26, 2015 in the Senate
Last action
March 10, 2016
Companion bill
HB 1701

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting employers from asking about arrests or convictions before an applicant is determined otherwise qualified for a position;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mark Miloscia (R-30)

4 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Steve Conway D-29Karen Keiser D-33Jeannie Darneille D-27Bob Hasegawa D-11

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Commerce & Labor.

SB 5608 in other sessions

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