Prohibits employers from entering into agreements that shorten the statute of limitations with respect to violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority.

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Representative Nelson,, Andersen, Representative Chotzen,, Fragala,, Gamba,, Munoz,, Sosa,, Senator Frederick,, Manning Jr,
Last action: 2025-07-25
Official status: Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-07-25 House
Chapter 379, (2025 Laws): Effective date June 24, 2025.
2025-06-24 House
Governor signed.
2025-06-17 House
Speaker signed.
2025-06-17 Senate
President signed.
2025-06-16 House
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 36; Nays, 18--Breese-Iverson, Cate, Diehl, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Javadi, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Smith G, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 5--Boshart Davis, Chaichi, Nguyen H, Osborne, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Helfrich.
2025-06-11 Senate
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. Ayes, 16; Nays, 6--Anderson, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Thatcher; Excused, 8--Frederick, Gorsek, Meek, Nash, Pham, Robinson, Starr, Weber.
2025-06-10 Senate
Carried over to 06-11 by unanimous consent.
2025-06-09 Senate
Second reading.
2025-06-06 Senate
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
2025-05-20 Senate
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2025-05-15 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-05-13 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-05-08 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-05-06 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-04-03 Senate
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-04-03 Senate
Referred to Labor and Business.
2025-04-02 House
Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed. Ayes, 31; Nays, 20--Boice, Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Diehl, Drazan, Edwards, Harbick, Helfrich, Javadi, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Wright, Yunker; Excused, 7--Cate, Elmer, Evans, Hartman, Nguyen D, Nguyen H, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Smith G, Wallan.
2025-04-01 House
Carried over to April 2, 2025 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
2025-03-31 House
Second reading.
2025-03-28 House
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2025-03-24 House
Work Session held.
2025-02-10 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act prohibits certain contracts that shorten certain statutes of limitations. The Act sets the time limits for when BOLI must issue a notice of rights to a complainant. The Act sets the time limits for when a complainant must file a lawsuit after issuance of the notice. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.4).
Prohibits employers from entering into agreements that shorten the statute of limitations with respect to violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority. Designates a violation of the prohibition as an unlawful employment practice.
Establishes time limits for when the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries must issue a notice of rights to complainants. Clarifies that the bureau will not issue a notice for matters that have been resolved by a settlement agreement. Establishes time limits for filing a civil action after issuance of the notice. Makes conforming amendments.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to time limitations associated with violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority; and declaring an emergency.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned