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State bill data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
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- HB 2105 Became law Concerning immigrant worker protections.Mar 30, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
- HB 2266 Became law Encouraging permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters.Mar 27, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 1750 Became law Creating guidelines for voter suppression and vote dilution claims under the Washington voting rights act.Mar 25, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 2225 Became law Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.Mar 24, 2026: Effective date 1/1/2027.
- HB 1069 Became law Allowing collective bargaining over contributions for certain supplemental retirement benefits.Mar 24, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 2091 Became law Requiring public employers under chapter 41.80 RCW to provide employee information to exclusive bargaining representatives.Mar 24, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 2508 Became law Clarifying the scope of authority of the office of independent investigations to align with current operations and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and protect privacy.Mar 24, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 1155 Became law Prohibiting noncompetition agreements and clarifying nonsolicitation agreements.Mar 23, 2026: Effective date 6/30/2027.
- HB 2475 Became law Concerning language accessible public programs, activities, and services conducted, operated, or administered by state agencies.Mar 23, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 1128 Became law Establishing a child care workforce standards board.Mar 23, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 2165 Became law Concerning false identification as a peace officer.Mar 19, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 2610 Became law Ensuring nonprofit housing providers qualify for a property tax exemption when the property is temporarily used for certain community purposes other than affordable housing.Mar 18, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
- HB 1570 Became law Concerning collective bargaining for certain employees who are enrolled in academic programs at public institutions of higher education.Mar 18, 2026: Effective date 3/18/2026.
- HB 2429 Became law Supporting children and youth behavioral health.Mar 18, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
- HB 2637 In committee Safeguarding personal information entrusted to agencies that is of no legitimate concern to the public.Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
- HB 1574 In committee Protecting access to life-saving care and substance use services.Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
- HR 4715 Adopted Honoring Representative Tharinger.Mar 12, 2026: Adopted.
- HR 4713 Adopted Honoring John Michael Sattgast.Mar 12, 2026: Adopted.
- HR 4714 Adopted Honoring Representative Graham.Mar 12, 2026: Adopted.
- HB 2333 In committee Protecting elected officials and candidates, executive state officers, election officials, and criminal justice participants against threats and incidents of political violence.Mar 12, 2026: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
- HB 2367 Became law Eliminating preferential treatment related to a coal-fired electric generating plant.Mar 11, 2026: Effective date 3/11/2026.
- HB 2632 Became law Modernizing terminology when referring to individuals who are not citizens or nationals of the United States.Mar 11, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
- HB 2355 Became law Establishing labor protections for domestic workers.Mar 9, 2026: Effective date 7/1/2027.
- HB 1873 In committee Increasing access to the working connections child care program for graduate and professional students.Feb 24, 2026: Public hearing in the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services at 1:30 PM.
- HJM 4017 In committee Supporting the Iranian people’s pursuit of democracy and accountable governance.Feb 23, 2026: First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.
- HB 2713 In committee Imposing a business and occupation tax surcharge on the operators of private detention facilities.Feb 20, 2026: Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM.
- HB 1152 In committee Enhancing public safety by establishing secure storage requirements for firearms in vehicles and residences.Feb 19, 2026: House Rules "X" file.
- HB 1339 In committee Shifting general elections for local governments to even-numbered years to increase voter participation.Feb 19, 2026: House Rules "X" file.
- HB 2351 In committee Protecting emergency responders and emergency response operations in Washington.Feb 19, 2026: House Rules "X" file.
- HB 2298 In committee Authorizing county auditors to create a voluntary property title protection program to prevent land record fraud.Feb 19, 2026: House Rules "X" file.
- HB 2281 In committee Concerning the state and tribal government-to-government relationship.Feb 19, 2026: House Rules "X" file.
- HR 4692 Adopted Honoring Japanese-Americans who suffered relocation and internment during World War II.Feb 19, 2026: Adopted.
- HB 2191 In committee Concerning workers' wages and benefits in the construction industry.Feb 19, 2026: House Rules "X" file.
- HB 2297 In committee Incentivizing grocery stores located in underserved communities.Feb 19, 2026: Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
- HR 4691 Adopted Honoring Presidents’ Day.Feb 16, 2026: Adopted.
- HR 4689 Adopted Honoring the Seattle Seahawks for excellence in professional football during the 2025 National Football League season.Feb 11, 2026: Adopted.
- HB 2271 In committee Concerning postconsumer recycled content requirements for plastic products.Feb 9, 2026: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- HB 2145 In committee Protecting patient access to discounted medications and health care services through Washington's health care safety net by preventing manufacturer limitations on the 340B drug pricing program.Feb 9, 2026: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- HB 1420 In committee Establishing producer responsibility for textiles.Feb 6, 2026: Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
- HB 1367 In committee Improving motorcycle safety by authorizing the use of the right shoulder of limited access roadways.Feb 5, 2026: Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:00 PM.
- HB 2567 In committee Concerning the Washington college grant and college bound scholarship program for students attending private four-year not-for-profit institutions of higher education in Washington.Feb 4, 2026: Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.
- HB 2489 In committee Establishing statewide standards for when local governments may enforce laws regulating the use of public space for life-sustaining activities.Feb 4, 2026: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- HB 2724 In committee Establishing a tax on millionaires.Feb 4, 2026: First reading, referred to Finance.
- HB 2257 In committee Concerning taxes administered by the department of revenue.Feb 4, 2026: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- HB 2218 In committee Concerning access to medical care in workers' compensation.Feb 4, 2026: Referred to Appropriations.
- HB 2480 In committee Concerning residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones.Feb 3, 2026: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.
- HR 4676 Adopted Recognizing the relationship between Washington and Québec.Feb 3, 2026: Adopted.
- HB 2161 In committee Concerning the general powers and duties of the attorney general’s office.Feb 3, 2026: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- HB 1622 In committee Allowing bargaining over matters related to the use of artificial intelligence.Feb 3, 2026: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- HB 2573 In committee Concerning community access to food, medicine, and health services.Feb 3, 2026: Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM.