HB1402 • 2026

Job posting/driver's license

Concerning job postings requiring driver's licenses.

Labor Taxes

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Scott, Representative Farivar, Representative Davis, Representative Berry, Representative Thai, Representative Fitzgibbon, Representative Mena, Representative Duerr, Representative Parshley, Representative Taylor, Representative Reed, Representative Gregerson, Representative Doglio, Representative Springer, Representative Fosse, Representative Pollet, Representative Ryu, Representative Street, Representative Hill, Representative Macri
Last action: 2025-03-11
Official status: H subst for
Effective date: Not listed

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Job posting/driver's license

What This Bill Does

Job posting/driver's license

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1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 150

190 • Schmidt

NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 150 1 - Official Print 1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 150 SHB 1402 - H AMD 190 By Representative Schmidt NOT ADOPTED 03/11/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 15, after "(3)" strike all material through "fees" on line 19 and insert "(a) The director must investigate complaints regarding compliance with this section and any related rules adopted under this chapter.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 150 1 - Official Print 1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 150 SHB 1402 - H AMD 190 By Representative Schmidt NOT ADOPTED 03/11/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 15, after "(3)" strike all material through "fees" on line 19 and insert "(a) The director must investigate complaints regarding compliance with this section and any related rules adopted under this chapter.
The director may require the testimony of witnesses and production of documents as part of an investigation.
(b) If the director determines a violation occurred, the director may issue a citation and notice of assessment and order the employer to pay to the complainant actual damages; statutory damages equal to the actual damages or $5,000, whichever is greater; interest of one percent per month on all compensation owed; payment to the department of the costs of investigation and enforcement; and any other appropriate relief.
(c) In addition to the citation and notice of assessment, the director may order payment to the department of a civil penalty.

1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 149

191 • Schmidt

NOT ADOPTED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 149 1 - Official Print 1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 149 SHB 1402 - H AMD 191 By Representative Schmidt NOT ADOPTED 03/11/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following: "NEW SECTION.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 149 1 - Official Print 1402-S AMH SCHM MORI 149 SHB 1402 - H AMD 191 By Representative Schmidt NOT ADOPTED 03/11/2025 Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
Sec.
1.
A new section is added to chapter 49.58 RCW to read as follows: (1) Unless driving is one of the essential job functions or is related to a legitimate business purpose for a position, it is unlawful for an employer to: (a) Require a valid driver's license as a condition of employment; or (b) Include a statement in a posting for a job opening for the position that an applicant must have a valid driver's license.

Bill History

2025-03-11 House
1st substitute bill substituted.

Official Summary Text

Job posting/driver's license

Current Bill Text

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AN ACT Relating to job postings requiring driver's licenses; and 1
adding a new section to chapter 49.60 RCW. 2
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:3
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 49.60 4
RCW to read as follows: 5
(1) It is an unfair practice for any employer to include a 6
statement in a job advertisement, posting, application, or other 7
material that an applicant must have a valid driver's license, unless 8
both of the following conditions are met: 9
(a) The employer reasonably expects driving to be one of the 10
essential job functions for the position; and 11
(b) The employer reasonably believes that satisfying the 12
essential job function using an alternative form of transportation 13
would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the employer.14
(2) For purposes of this section, "alternative form of 15
transportation" includes, but is not limited to, all of the 16
following: 17
(a) Using a ride hailing service; 18
(b) Using a taxi; 19
(c) Carpooling; 20
(d) Bicycling; 21
H-0350.1
HOUSE BILL 1402
State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Scott, Farivar, Davis, Berry, Thai, Fitzgibbon,
Mena, Duerr, Parshley, Taylor, Reed, Gregerson, Doglio, Springer,
Fosse, Pollet, Ryu, Street, Hill, and Macri
Read first time 01/20/25. Referred to Committee on Labor & Workplace
Standards.
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(e) Walking; or 1
(f) Transit. 2
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