BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2524

HB 2524: Security guards board

Establishing the state security guards industry standards board.

Summary

Creates the State Security Guards Industry Standards Board (Board) for establishing minimum employment standards for security guards, including minimum compensation, paid leave, employment benefits, and training.
Directs the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to enforce the minimum employment standards, and allows security guards to enforce the standards through a private right of action.
Directs the Department of Licensing to remit a portion of security guard licensing fees to L&I to support the costs of the Board.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2524), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to establishing the state security guards industry standards board;

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

Feb 4, 2026Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2524)
Feb 4, 2026Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 3, 2026LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2524)
Feb 3, 2026Minority; do not pass. (SHB 2524)
Feb 3, 2026LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 3, 2026Minority; do not pass.
Feb 3, 2026LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 16, 2026First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

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

HB 2524 (2019–20) Ag. product negotiations · Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2020
HB 2524 (2017–18) Soil samples · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2524 (2015–16) Trans sup budget 2015-2017 · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 2016
HB 2524 (2013–14) Car dealers & manufacturers · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2524 (2011–12) Military spouses & partners · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2524 (2009–10) Collection agencies · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2524 (2007–08) Wildlife damage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2524 (2005–06) Performance & outcome review · Did not pass · died in committee