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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2401

HB 2401: AI in job applications

Concerning the use of artificial intelligence in job applications.

Summary

  • Requires employers who use artificial intelligence on applicant videos to provide certain information, obtain consent, and delete interviews upon request.
  • Restricts the use of artificial intelligence on applicants and the sharing of applicant videos.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2401), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2020
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Zack Hudgins (D-11)
Introduced
January 13, 2020 in the House
Last action
February 5, 2020
Versions
HB 2401, SHB 2401

AN ACT Relating to the use of artificial intelligence in job applications;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Zack Hudgins (D-11)

4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Norma Smith R-10Luanne Van Werven R-42Sharon Wylie D-49Shelley Kloba D-1

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2401)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  3. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2401)
  4. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2401)
  5. Minority; do not pass.
  6. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  7. Referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
  8. Committee relieved of further consideration.
  9. First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.
  10. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2401 in other sessions

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