Bill > HB2524

This bill establishes the State Security Guards Industry Standards Board, composed of representatives from security guards, employers, training programs, and consumers, along with the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries, to set minimum employment standards for security guards in Washington state. The board will create rules for minimum pay, paid leave, benefits, and training, ensuring these standards are at least as protective as existing laws and industry conditions, and will review them every four years. Security guard employers must ensure their guards complete mandatory training provided by certified worker organizations every two years, covering employment standards, labor protections, and enforcement procedures. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, including civil penalties for willful violations, and allows individuals injured by violations to pursue civil action. A dedicated account will be created to fund the board's operations, with a portion of licensing fees from security guard employers contributing to it. Importantly, this bill does not limit collective bargaining agreements or require employers to violate existing contracts that meet or exceed the new standards.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2524&Year=2025&Initiative=false