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WashingtonHB 23032025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Prohibiting employers from microchipping employees.

Sponsored By: Brianna Thomas (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

No forced microchip implants at work

Beginning June 11, 2026, employers in Washington cannot ask, require, or pressure workers to get a microchip implant. The rule covers all employers with one or more employees, including state and local governments. It protects both employees and job applicants. A microchip means a device implanted under the skin that holds an ID and personal data read by a scanner. Medical implants used only for diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, or prevention, and that send only needed health data, are not covered. The ban does not apply to temporary stickers or bracelets worn on the skin.

Workers can sue over microchips

Beginning June 11, 2026, an employee or job applicant can sue if an employer violates the microchip ban. A court can order the employer to stop. You can recover actual damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs if you win.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Adam Bernbaum

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • Beth Doglio

    Democratic • House

  • Chipalo Street

    Democratic • House

  • Cindy Ryu

    Democratic • House

  • Davina Duerr

    Democratic • House

  • Edwin Obras

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Julio Cortes

    Democratic • House

  • Kristine Reeves

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Morgan

    Democratic • House

  • Mia Gregerson

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Macri

    Democratic • House

  • Roger Goodman

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Wylie

    Democratic • House

  • Shaun Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Shelley Kloba

    Democratic • House

  • Steve Bergquist

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 206 • No: 28

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/14/2026

1720 Walsh Pg 1 Ln 5

Yes: 71 • No: 22 • Other: 5

House vote • 2/14/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 87 • No: 6 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Chapter 25, 2026 Laws.

    3/11/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/5/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/3/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

    2/27/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  11. LC - Majority; do pass.

    2/24/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    2/17/2026House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 87; nays, 6; absent, 0; excused, 5.

    2/14/2026House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/14/2026House

  15. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    2/14/2026House

  16. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/14/2026House

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

    2/11/2026House

  18. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    1/27/2026House

  19. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/23/2026House

  20. Minority; do not pass.

    1/23/2026House

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

    1/23/2026House

  22. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

    1/12/2026House

  23. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/7/2026House

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