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SB 6014

Concerning pregnancy-related accommodations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Conway and 9 co-sponsors

Washington requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions and prohibits retaliation against employees requesting such workplace modifications.

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
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Bill Summary · SB 6014

Legislative bill overview

SB 6014 requires Washington employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees experiencing pregnancy-related conditions, similar to accommodations for disabilities or medical conditions. The bill establishes employer obligations to engage in an interactive process with pregnant employees to determine necessary workplace modifications, and prohibits retaliation against employees who request such accommodations.

Why is this important

Pregnancy-related accommodations directly affect workplace equity and employee health outcomes. Without explicit legal requirements, pregnant workers may face barriers to continuing employment safely, potentially pushing them toward unpaid leave or job loss during economically vulnerable periods. This policy addresses documented gaps where pregnancy discrimination occurs despite existing federal protections under Title VII.

Potential points of contention

  • Employer burden and compliance costs: Small businesses may face administrative and operational expenses determining what constitutes "reasonable" accommodations, with unclear thresholds for undue hardship
  • Definition specificity: The bill's scope regarding which pregnancy-related conditions qualify and what accommodations are required may create litigation disputes between employers and employees
  • Interaction with existing protections: Questions about how this law coordinates with federal PWFA (Pregnant Workers Fairness Act), state disability laws, and workers' compensation systems remain unclear from legislative summary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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