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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 1747

HB 1747: Job applicants and employees

Expanding protections for applicants and employees under the Washington fair chance act.

Summary

  • Changes the circumstances under which an employer is prohibited from obtaining information about an applicant's criminal history record under the Washington Fair Chance Act.
  • Limits an employer's ability to pursue a tangible adverse employment action against an employee or applicant based on criminal history information under certain circumstances.
  • Changes enforcement procedures and monetary penalties under the Washington Fair Chance Act.
  • Exempts certain federal contractors from the Washington Fair Chance Act.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 1747), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 11, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 10, 2025
  5. GovernorApr 21, 2025
  6. LawApr 21, 2025
Prime sponsor
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)
Introduced
January 30, 2025 in the House
Last action
April 21, 2025
Session law
Chapter 71, Laws of 2025
Companion bill
SB 5549
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1747, EHB 1747

AN ACT Relating to expanding protections for applicants and employees under the Washington fair chance act;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)

16 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Liz Berry D-36Shaun Scott D-43Edwin Obras D-33Mary Fosse D-38Roger Goodman D-45Darya Farivar D-46Jamila Taylor D-30Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Julia Reed D-36Mia Gregerson D-33Timm Ormsby D-3Lisa Parshley D-22Julio Cortes D-38Natasha Hill D-3Gerry Pollet D-46Alex Ramel D-40

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2025
Version voted on: EHB 1747
56 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55301
Republican13701
How each member voted

Yea (56)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed April 10, 2025
Version voted on: EHB 1747
27 Yea 22 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27300
Republican01900
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025. (EHB 1747)
  2. Chapter 71, 2025 Laws. (EHB 1747)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 1747)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 1747)
  5. President signed. (EHB 1747)
  6. Speaker signed. (EHB 1747)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 22; absent, 0; excused, 0. (EHB 1747)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1747)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 1747)
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 1747)
  11. Minority; do not pass. (EHB 1747)
  12. LC - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1747)
  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (EHB 1747)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 1747)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 1747)
  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 1747)
  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 1747)
  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 1747)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 1747)
  20. LAWS - Majority; do pass. (EHB 1747)
  21. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 1747)
  22. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards. (EHB 1747)

HB 1747 in other sessions

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