Relating to time limitations associated with violations over which the Bureau of Labor and Industries has enforcement authority; and declaring an emergency.
Summary
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.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed Jun 24, 2025
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What changed between versions
B-Engrossed
→
Enrolled
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4 edits
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Jun 24, 2025
MODERATE
This bill was finalized in its enrolled version with minor formatting and structural changes. The core policy content remains the same, prohibiting employers from shortening statute of limitations through contracts and establishing time limits for BOLI to issue rights notices and for employees to file lawsuits.
TECHNICAL
Changed the title from 'B-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and added sponsor information in a different format, which is standard procedural formatting for final bills.
Removed the 'SUMMARY' section that provided an editor's digest of the bill's features, as this is not part of the final enrolled legislation.
Reorganized the bill structure by moving the 'AN ACT' title to the top and removing LC 896 reference, which is standard formatting for the final enrolled version.
Adjusted line breaks and spacing in the text to conform to official enrolled bill formatting standards.
Floor votes · House Apr 2, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
24
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Jun 24, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill.
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed.
upper
Jun 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor and Business.
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Nelson. Passed.
lower
Mar 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor and Workplace Standards.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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