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WA HB1871

WA HB1871
Concerning the Washington state ferries' treatment of employees and applicants without consideration of COVID-19 vaccines.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the Washington state ferries' treatment of 2 employees and applicants without consideration of COVID-19 vaccines; 3 and adding a new section to chapter 47.60 RCW. 4

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Washington State Ferries from requiring any person hired on or after the effective date of the bill, or any prospective employee or applicant, to present proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. It also makes any rule, order, or directive that requires COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment unenforceable. Additionally, the bill allows employees who ended employment with the Washington State Ferries between August 5, 2021, and May 11, 2023, to request the removal of their COVID-19 vaccination status and any associated adverse actions from their personnel files when they are rehired, and to be restored to their previous level of seniority.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

First reading, referred to Transportation. (on 01/08/2024)

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