HB 1298-S - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Establishes the Washington fair chance act. |
Prohibits an employer from including any question on an application for employment, from inquiring either orally or in writing, from receiving information through a criminal history background check, or from otherwise obtaining information about an applicant's criminal record until after the employer initially determines that the applicant is otherwise qualified for the position. |
Requires the state attorney general's office to enforce this act. |
Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. |