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WA SB6221
WA SB6221Removing the sunset date for an employer's ability to correct wage and salary disclosures and defining "applicant."
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to removing the sunset date for an employer's 2 ability to correct wage and salary disclosures and defining 3 "applicant"; amending RCW 49.58.110; and creating a new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill removes a temporary sunset date, meaning employers will permanently have an opportunity to correct errors in wage and salary disclosures in job postings before facing penalties, provided they fix the posting within five business days of being notified. The bill also defines "applicant" as someone applying for a job with a genuine intent to be considered for employment, aiming to prevent opportunistic lawsuits. These changes are intended to balance the goal of pay transparency, which helps address wage disparities, with protecting businesses from frivolous litigation, especially when errors in job postings are unintentional.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Curtis King (R)*,
John Braun (R),
Leonard Christian (R),
Perry Dozier (R),
Chris Gildon (R),
Paul Harris (R),
Deborah Krishnadasan (D),
John Lovick (D),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Marcus Riccelli (D),
Mark Schoesler (R),
Yasmin Trudeau (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (on 01/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6221&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/6221.pdf |
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