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WA HB2266
WA HB2266Concerning sanitary conditions for construction workers who menstruate or express milk.
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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Passed
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to addressing sanitary conditions for 2 construction workers who menstruate or express milk; adding a new 3 section to chapter 49.17 RCW; and creating a new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill aims to address the specific safety and health issues faced by construction workers who menstruate or express milk. It requires employers in the construction industry to provide adequate bathroom facilities, menstrual hygiene products, and reasonable accommodations for workers to express milk, such as flexible work scheduling, private and sanitary lactation spaces, and convenient water sources. The bill also includes a grace period for implementation and requires the Department of Labor and Industries to conduct educational outreach to construction employers on the rights and responsibilities established in this bill.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Monica Stonier (D)*,
Emily Alvarado (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Melanie Morgan (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/6/2024. (on 03/26/2024)
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