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WA HB1871
WA HB1871Concerning the Washington state ferries' treatment of employees and applicants without consideration of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
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)
Jim Walsh (R)*,
Michelle Caldier (R),
Travis Couture (R),
Jenny Graham (R),
Dan Griffey (R),
Spencer Hutchins (R),
Cyndy Jacobsen (R),
Bryan Sandlin (R),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Transportation. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1871&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1871.pdf |
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