‘Stripper bill of rights’ passes Legislature: Measure addresses dancers’ safety, clears way for alcohol salesSubscriber Exclusive

By Alexis Weisend, Columbian staff reporter

Published: February 29, 2024, 6:01am

Andrea, no last name given, who works as a stripper in Seattle area clubs, poses for a portrait at her apartment, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, in Seattle. Andrea is among those fighting for bills to pass in the state Legislature that would expand statewide protections to workers, like having a security guard at each club, keypad codes to enter dressing rooms and de-escalation training. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

The state Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill dubbed the “stripper bill of rights.” If signed by the governor, not only will the legislation strengthen protections for strippers, it also clears the way for Washington strip clubs to serve alcohol.

This could have implications for Clark County, which has never had strip clubs.