Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
SB 5549: Job applicants and employees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official title
AN ACT Relating to expanding protections for applicants and employees under the Washington fair chance act;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Saldaña | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Noel Frame | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Bob Hasegawa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| T'wina Nobles | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Claire Wilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.