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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 6105

SB 6105: Adult entertainment workers

Creating safer working conditions in adult entertainment establishments.

Summary

  • Requires adult entertainment establishments to provide mandatory training to employees on first aid, conflict de-escalation, and identifying and preventing human trafficking, sexual harassment, discrimination, and assault.
  • Expands certain safety requirements for adult entertainment establishments, including keypad locks for locker rooms, cleaning supplies, and certain safety signage.
  • Requires adult entertainment establishments to provide dedicated security personnel during operating hours.
  • Establishes restrictions on leasing fees charged to entertainers by adult entertainment establishments.
  • Directs the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) to repeal its agency rule that restricts the exposure of certain body parts or that restricts sexually oriented conduct, and preempts the LCB from adopting or enforcing any similar rule in the future.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6105), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2024
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2024
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2024
  6. LawMar 25, 2024
Prime sponsor
Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)
Introduced
January 9, 2024 in the Senate
Last action
March 25, 2024
Session law
Chapter 250, Laws of 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6105, ESSB 6105

AN ACT Relating to creating safer working conditions in adult entertainment establishments;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D-37)

6 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Yasmin Trudeau D-27Joe Nguyen D-34Senator D-22Liz Lovelett D-40Jamie Pedersen D-43Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 7, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 6105
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican02000
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed February 27, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 6105
58 Yea 36 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57100
Republican13504
How each member voted

Yea (58)

Excused (4)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 5, 2024
Version voted on: ESSB 6105
29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican02000
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 6/6/2024*. (ESSB 6105)
  2. Chapter 250, 2024 Laws. (ESSB 6105)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 6105)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 6105)
  5. President signed. (ESSB 6105)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESSB 6105)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6105)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 6105)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 36; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESSB 6105)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6105)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESSB 6105)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 6105)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 6105)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6105)
  15. LAWS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 6105)
  16. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 6105)
  17. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (ESSB 6105)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 6105)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 6105)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 6105)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 6105)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 6105)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 6105)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 6105)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 6105)
  29. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 6105)
  30. LC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. Minority; without recommendation.
  33. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

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