Every child deserves to encounter characters and stories that resonate with their own experiences, background, and identity. HB 2331 prohibits book bans based on content related to protected classes, ensuring we keep diverse and inclusive books in our schools.

Strippers are workers & deserve workplace rights & protections. SB 6105 fosters a safe environment for adult entertainers, with required de-escalation training, security protocols, & other fair labor practices. It also eliminates outdated rules for establishments serving alcohol.

Representation matters — full stop. HB 1541 requires that task forces, work groups, and advisory committees that report to the Legislature on issues affecting underrepresented populations include people with lived experience.

Family isn't one-size-fits-all. That's why SB 5793 expands the definition of "family member" in Washington's Paid Sick Leave Law so workers can use their earned leave to take care of their family.

Happy Pride Month! Let's celebrate love, acceptance, and progress together. Here's to a future where everyone can live authentically and proudly — one our caucus will continue to fight for. 🌈

Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and celebrated for who they are. While other states continue to push harmful and bigoted legislation, we will keep fighting in Washington state to protect and uplift our transgender neighbors. 🏳️‍⚧️

Today, we remember the 49 lives lost at Pulse. Their memory inspires us to stand against hate & create a world where love triumphs. Let's honor them by reaffirming our commitment to equality, standing with our LGBTQ+ neighbors, & working together for a future of acceptance.

Honoring our veterans means ensuring they receive the support they deserve. That's why HB 2014 expands veterans' eligibility for state benefits and services, including anyone who was separated solely as a result of anti-LGBTQ policies like Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

Today marks nine years since SCOTUS legalized marriage equality nationwide! While WA recognized these marriages three years earlier, we celebrate this historic day with our LGBTQ+ neighbors around the country and stand alongside them in the continued fight for equality.

As we celebrate the final days of Pride Month, we are looking back at key moments that have helped make our state a leader in establishing and protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people. #waleg #pride #PrideMonth2024

The WA Equal Pay & Advancement Opportunities Act now extends protections to all protected classes, ensuring fair treatment & opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, disability, sexual orientation, & more. This is a significant step toward an inclusive workplace for all.

We're committed to fostering a community where everyone feels safe and valued. That's why SB 5427 establishes a hate crimes hotline, offering crucial support to victims when they need it most.

We're creating a safer, more inclusive environment where every individual's dignity is upheld. SB 5917 establishes criminal penalties for bias-motivated defacement of public or private property, reinforcing our commitment to protecting our community from hate and discrimination.

Ensuring equitable access to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis drugs & therapies is a critical step toward promoting public health & supporting individuals at risk. SB 6127 expands accessibility to life-saving treatments, empowering more people to proactively protect themselves.

HB 1954 harmonizes language on reproductive care & gender-affirming treatment, safeguarding providers & patients from licensure denial or discipline under the Uniform Disciplinary Act, except in rare cases. This ensures inclusive health care practices & improves access in WA.

HB 1239 creates a simple & easily accessible state-level process for filing complaints about the elementary & secondary education system. This ensures concerns are heard & addressed promptly, promoting a better & more responsive educational environment for all our students.

SB 5462 now requires school districts to adopt inclusive curricula and select age-appropriate instructional materials that reflect the histories, contributions, and perspectives of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups, including the LGBTQ+ community.

SB 6006 enhances support for victims of human trafficking and sexual abuse by improving state responses, ensuring continued care, and enabling them to seek civil remedies. This important step empowers survivors and provides the resources and justice they deserve.

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to honor the trailblazers who have fought for equality and continue to inspire change. Our caucus remains committed to advancing policies that protect and uplift all our neighbors. 🌈

Happy National Coming Out Day! Whether you're out or on your own journey, we celebrate you and stand with our LGBTQ+ community today and always. 🏳️‍🌈