Reminder that Washington's amended Fair Chance Act (HB 1747) and will take effect July 1, 2026. The amendment prohibits criminal history inquiries before a conditional job offer, bars adverse action based on arrest records or juvenile convictions, and requires employers to hold positions open for at least two business days after issuing a pre-adverse action notice. Employers must also provide written documentation of their individualized assessment when taking adverse action. Penalties are assessed per applicant, per violation. 

Checkr Takeaway: Customers operating in Washington should audit their criminal history inquiry timing, update pre-adverse and adverse action notice templates, and confirm adjudication documentation workflows capture the required individualized written assessment before the July 1, 2026 deadline.