BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2036

HB 2036: Adult entertainment

Concerning workplace safety and operational standards for adult entertainment establishments.

Summary

Requires adult entertainment establishments (establishments) to provide mandatory training to employees on first-aid, human trafficking, sexual harassment, conflict de-escalation, and other specified topics.
Establishes certain safety requirements for establishments, including keypad locks for locker rooms, cleaning supplies, and certain safety signage.
Requires establishments to provide dedicated security personnel during business hours.
Establishes restrictions on leasing fees charged to entertainers by establishments.
Prohibits state agencies and local governments from enforcing laws or rules to the extent that any such enforcement action is based solely on an entertainer touching his or her own body during a performance at an establishment.
Prohibits state agencies and local governments from adopting or enforcing laws or rules that restrict an entertainer's proximity or distance from others before or during a performance where the entertainer does not engage in inappropriate contact with another person.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2036), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to workplace safety and operational standards for adult entertainment establishments;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 20, 2024House Rules "X" file. (SHB 2036)
Feb 20, 2024House Rules "X" file.
Jan 26, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2036)
Jan 26, 2024Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 24, 2024Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2036)
Jan 24, 2024LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2036)
Jan 24, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2036)
Jan 24, 2024LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 24, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 24, 2024LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 24, 2024Minority; do not pass.
Jan 8, 2024First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
Dec 22, 2023Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 2036 (2017–18) Residential real property · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2036 (2015–16) Permits & approval under SMA · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2036 (2013–14) Basic ed & higher ed funding · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2036 (2011–12) Prison safety · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2036 (2009–10) Financing viaduct replacemnt · Did not pass · died in committee