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WA SB5875
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Wellman
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AI Summary
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Amends RCW 49.60.215 to limit school district liability under the Washington Law Against Discrimination for discriminatory acts committed by agents or employees
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School districts are not liable for employee/agent discrimination violations unless the district itself commits a negligent act or omission that proximately causes the violation
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Shifts the liability standard from vicarious liability to a negligence-based standard specifically for school districts in discrimination cases involving public accommodations
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Applies to violations involving distinctions, restrictions, or discrimination based on protected classes including race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, and veteran status
Legislative Description
Concerning school district liability for violation of the Washington law against discrimination.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
1/12/2026