H.B. 1298
Washington State Legislature
| Bill Title | Prohibiting Employers From Asking About Arrests or Convictions Before an Applicant Is Determined Otherwise Qualified for a Position |
|---|---|
| Hispanic Sponsors | WA Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-WA-021) |
| Date Introduced | 01/16/2017 |
| NHCSL Task Force |
Labor and Workforce Development
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| Primary Issue Area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Issue Areas |
Administrative law and government organization
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| Session | 2017-2018 Regular Session |
Notes
Official & Unofficial Title(s): Prohibiting Employers From Asking About Arrest or Convictions Before an Applicant Is Determined Otherwise Qualified for a Position Bill/Law #: WA H.B. 1298 NHCSL Committee: Labor and Workforce Development NHCSL Sponsor(s): Lillian Ortiz-Self State/Territory: Washington Date: March 19, 2017 Summary: This bill would prohibit employers from asking about arrests or convictions before determining whether the applicant is suited for the job position. H.B. 1298 would lessen discrimination against individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a crime.
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