H-0350.1

HOUSE BILL 1402

ByRepresentatives Scott, Farivar, Davis, Berry, Thai, Fitzgibbon, Mena, Duerr, Parshley, Taylor, Reed, Gregerson, Doglio, Springer, Fosse, Pollet, Ryu, Street, Hill, and Macri

AN ACT Relating to job postings requiring driver's licenses; and adding a new section to chapter 49.60 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 49.60 RCW to read as follows:

(1) It is an unfair practice for any employer to include a statement in a job advertisement, posting, application, or other material that an applicant must have a valid driver's license, unless both of the following conditions are met:

(a) The employer reasonably expects driving to be one of the essential job functions for the position; and

(b) The employer reasonably believes that satisfying the essential job function using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the employer.

(2) For purposes of this section, "alternative form of transportation" includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

(a) Using a ride hailing service;

(b) Using a taxi;

(c) Carpooling;

(d) Bicycling;

(e) Walking; or

(f) Transit.

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