HB 1701 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 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 arrests or convictions before having determined that the applicant is otherwise qualified for the position. |
Authorizes the state to: (1) Educate the public about this act and disseminate information about it; and |
(2) Form an advisory body representing the views of a broad variety of stakeholders to provide recommendations regarding improved enforcement of this act. |