Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Notice Deadline
Final date for employers to notify workers in writing that their noncompetes are void.
Notification Deadline
Final date for employers to provide written notice of non-enforceability to workers.
Notification Deadline
Final date for employers to notify staff in writing that noncompetes are void.
Notification Deadline
Final date for employers to notify staff that noncompetes are no longer enforceable.
Effective Date
All noncompetition covenants become void and unenforceable across the state.
Effective Date
The law takes effect and all existing noncompete covenants become void.
Effective Date
All noncompetition covenants become void and unenforceable statewide.
Effective Date
All noncompetition covenants become void and unenforceable in Washington.
Bill Signed
Governor Bob Ferguson signs SHB 1155 into law.
Gubernatorial Signing
Governor Bob Ferguson signs SHB 1155 into law.
SHB 1155 Signed
Governor Bob Ferguson signs the near-total ban on noncompete agreements.
SHB 1155 Signed
Governor Bob Ferguson signs the near-total ban into law.
Implementation Phase
State health agencies begin establishing distribution protocols under the new law.
Law Signed
Governor signs the law, enabling the Department of Corrections to begin distribution to providers.
Legislation Passed
New law is enacted to simplify the distribution process from the state to clinics.
Bill Signed into Law
Governor Inslee signs the measure, enabling the Department of Corrections to begin distribution to providers.
Legislation Passed
Washington legislature passes bill to clarify state distribution authority.
Washington Lawsuit
Attorney General Nick Brown files suit to block the data collection mandate.
Legislative Passage
The Washington State Legislature passes SHB 1155.
DOE Data Mandate
Dept. of Education issues a directive for granular demographic data from all public universities.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed SHB 1155 into law, effectively voiding nearly all noncompete agreements for employees and independent contractors starting June 30, 2027. The legislation marks a significant shift for the state's massive tech sector, applying retroactively and requiring employers to notify staff of the change by October 2027.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed SHB 1155, effectively banning nearly all noncompete agreements for employees and independent contractors in Washington starting June 2027. This retroactive legislation marks a significant pivot for the Pacific Northwest’s tech ecosystem, prioritizing labor mobility over traditional corporate restrictive covenants.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed SHB 1155 into law, effectively voiding nearly all noncompete agreements for employees and independent contractors in Washington. The law, which takes effect June 30, 2027, includes retroactive provisions and mandates that employers provide written notice of non-enforceability to their workforce.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed SHB 1155 into law, effectively voiding nearly all noncompete agreements for employees and independent contractors in Washington starting June 30, 2027. The legislation includes retroactive provisions and mandates that employers provide written notice to affected individuals by October 2027.
Washington Governor has signed legislation authorizing the state to distribute its 30,000-dose stockpile of mifepristone to private and non-profit healthcare providers. The law resolves previous licensing hurdles that prevented the state's Department of Corrections from acting as a wholesale distributor for reproductive health medications.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has signed legislation allowing the state to efficiently distribute its 30,000-dose stockpile of mifepristone to healthcare providers. The move solidifies the state's role as a direct supplier of reproductive healthcare in response to ongoing federal legal uncertainty.
Washington state has enacted legislation to facilitate the distribution of its mifepristone stockpile to healthcare providers, ensuring continued access amidst ongoing federal legal uncertainty. The law removes administrative barriers that previously complicated the transfer of state-purchased medication to private and public clinics.
Washington State has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging a federal mandate that requires colleges to provide granular data on the race and sex of applicants. The legal action argues that the demand exceeds federal authority and threatens student privacy in the post-affirmative action era.