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WashingtonHB 18752025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Allowing the use of paid sick leave to prepare for or participate in certain immigration proceedings.

Sponsored By: Osman Salahuddin (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Drivers get paid leave for immigration proceedings

Beginning July 27, 2025, Washington ride-hail drivers can use accrued paid sick time to prepare for or attend immigration proceedings. Judicial or administrative proceedings involving the driver or a family member qualify. Existing rules require at least 90 hours of passenger platform time before drivers can use accrued sick time. Drivers must also have used that company's platform as a driver within the 90 calendar days before their request. Companies can request proof only under employee sick-leave rules, including the accepted documentation options and immigration privacy protections.

Workers get paid leave for immigration proceedings

Beginning July 27, 2025, covered Washington employees can use accrued paid sick leave to prepare for or attend immigration proceedings. Judicial or administrative proceedings involving the employee or a family member qualify; the existing 90-calendar-day waiting period still applies. For absences longer than three days, employers can request proof. Employers must accept an employee's written statement or documentation from an immigrant or refugee advocate, attorney, clergy member, or another professional who provided help. Proof must not disclose personally identifiable information about the employee's immigration status or underlying immigration protection.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Osman Salahuddin

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Alex Ramel

    Democratic • House

  • Beth Doglio

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

  • Chipalo Street

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Bronoske

    Democratic • House

  • Dave Paul

    Democratic • House

  • Edwin Obras

    Democratic • House

  • Gerry Pollet

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

  • Julio Cortes

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Mia Gregerson

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Jurado Stonier

    Democratic • House

  • My-Linh Thai

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Shaun Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Shelley Kloba

    Democratic • House

  • Steve Bergquist

    Democratic • House

  • Strom Peterson

    Democratic • House

  • Tarra Simmons

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 87 • No: 58

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 29 • No: 19 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/6/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 58 • No: 39 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/25/2025House

  2. Chapter 170, 2025 Laws.

    4/25/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/25/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/21/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/18/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/16/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    4/15/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/15/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/11/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/25/2025House

  11. Minority; do not pass.

    3/21/2025House

  12. LC - Majority; do pass.

    3/21/2025House

  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    3/10/2025House

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 58; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/6/2025House

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/6/2025House

  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/6/2025House

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/6/2025House

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

    2/28/2025House

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/21/2025House

  20. Minority; do not pass.

    2/19/2025House

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

    2/19/2025House

  22. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/19/2025House

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

    2/6/2025House

  24. Introduced

    2/6/2025House

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