Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5549: Job applicants and employees

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

SB 5549 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding protections for applicants and employees under the Washington fair chance act. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (D). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rebecca Saldaña (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.