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Strippers in Washington are advocating for comprehensive statewide protections, dubbed the “strippers’ bill of rights,” to enhance safety and respect in their workplace.

The proposed legislation includes mandatory security guards at clubs, secure dressing rooms with keypad entries, and employee training on preventing sexual harassment and violence.

The initiative stems from six years of advocacy by Strippers Are Workers, addressing regulation gaps in the 11 strip clubs across Washington, with similar efforts seen in few other states and local levels.

The bills, avoiding last year’s dispute over alcohol in clubs, aim to cap club fees for dancers and ensure their safety without jeopardizing the businesses’ viability.

Amy Walen, Democratic Rep, who sponsors the House bill: “It is a legal, licensed business operation in the state of Washington, so the people who work there deserve our attention and our respect and the protections that every other Washington worker gets.”