5051-S2 AMS MUZZ S1553.1
2SSB 5051 - S AMD 182
By Senator Muzzall
ADOPTED 02/25/2021
On page 37, after line 28, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 28. A new section is added to chapter 10.93 RCW to read as follows:
A general authority Washington law enforcement agency or limited authority Washington law enforcement agency is prohibited from considering the application for any office, place, position, or employment within the agency if the applicant has not provided the agency a document, voluntarily and knowingly signed by the applicant, that authorizes each prior employer to release any and all information relating to the applicant's employment, and further releasing and holding harmless the agency and each prior employer from any and all liability that may potentially result from the release and use of such information provided."
2SSB 5051 - S AMD 182
By Senator Muzzall
ADOPTED 02/25/2021
On page 1, at the beginning of line 8 of the title, insert "adding a new section to chapter 10.93 RCW;"
EFFECT: Adds a hold harmless provision for agency and prior employers for potential liability arising from the release of information.
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