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WA HB1242
WA HB1242Providing paid administrative leave for health care workers in time of declared public health emergencies.
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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing paid administrative leave for health care workers in time of declared public health emergencies; adding a new section to chapter 49.12 RCW; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill provides paid administrative leave for health care workers in Washington state during declared public health emergencies. It applies to health care workers who are required by their employer to quarantine, get tested, or seek medical diagnosis due to potential exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases. The bill ensures these workers can take paid leave without using their accrued time off, and it prohibits employers from discouraging more generous leave policies. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon being signed into law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (21)
Mari Leavitt (D)*,
Dan Bronoske (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Frank Chopp (D),
Laurie Dolan (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Kirsten Harris-Talley (D),
Debra Lekanoff (D),
John Lovick (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Bill Ramos (D),
Alicia Rule (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Sharon Shewmake (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Vandana Slatter (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Emily Wicks (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1242&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1242.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1242.pdf |
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