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WashingtonHB 13082025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Concerning access to personnel records.

Sponsored By: Julia Reed (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Workers can see and fix personnel files

The law lets you see your personnel file at least once a year. Your file includes job applications, reviews, closed discipline, leave and accommodation, payroll, and employment agreements. Private employers must give you a free copy within 21 calendar days; public agencies follow the public records law. A former employee is someone who left within three years; you can still request records and a signed discharge statement within 21 days that shows your discharge date and any reasons. Each year you can ask the employer to remove irrelevant or wrong info; if you disagree, you can add a written rebuttal, and former employees can rebut for up to two years.

Workers can sue for late personnel records

You can sue in superior court if your employer fails to give your complete file or required discharge statement on time. Damages per violation are $250 after 21 days, $500 after 28 days, and $1,000 after 35 days. Other violations are $500 per violation, and you can also get court orders and attorneys’ fees and costs. Before suing, you must give a written notice of intent to sue and wait five calendar days.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Walen

    Democratic • House

  • Beth Doglio

    Democratic • House

  • Chipalo Street

    Democratic • House

  • Davina Duerr

    Democratic • House

  • Edwin Obras

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Alvarado

    Democratic • House

  • Gerry Pollet

    Democratic • House

  • Greg Nance

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Julio Cortes

    Democratic • House

  • Kristine Reeves

    Democratic • House

  • Lillian Ortiz-Self

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • My-Linh Thai

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Macri

    Democratic • House

  • Osman Salahuddin

    Democratic • House

  • Roger Goodman

    Democratic • House

  • Sharlett Mena

    Democratic • House

  • Shaun Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Tarra Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 144 • No: 98

House vote • 4/17/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 56 • No: 40 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 32 • No: 17

House vote • 3/7/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 56 • No: 41 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    5/13/2025House

  2. Chapter 273, 2025 Laws.

    5/13/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    5/13/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/22/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/19/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/18/2025legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 56; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    4/17/2025House

  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.

    4/17/2025House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 32; nays, 17; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/9/2025House

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/9/2025House

  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    4/9/2025House

  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/4/2025House

  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/29/2025House

  14. Minority; do not pass.

    3/28/2025House

  15. LC - Majority; do pass.

    3/28/2025House

  16. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    3/11/2025House

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 41; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/7/2025House

  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/7/2025House

  19. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/7/2025House

  20. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    3/6/2025House

  21. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/4/2025House

  22. Minority; do not pass.

    1/31/2025House

  23. Minority; without recommendation.

    1/31/2025House

  24. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/31/2025House

  25. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/31/2025House

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