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WashingtonHB 21072025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Concerning notice requirements of identified hazards at construction worksites.

Sponsored By: Suzanne Schmidt (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Expanded hazard notices for building employers

Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries has broader duties to notify employers about building-construction hazards. The rule applies when an on-site inspection immediately identifies a hazard that could injure a worker. The department must make a good-faith effort to notify the employer or worksite owner within 10 working days. Coverage includes all building construction (NAICS 236), not just home building, and removes the former June 30, 2026 sunset. The notice rule does not change other legal rights, duties, or enforcement powers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Suzanne Schmidt

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Alex Ybarra

    Republican • House

  • April Connors

    Republican • House

  • Beth Doglio

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

  • Cindy Ryu

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Bronoske

    Democratic • House

  • Davina Duerr

    Democratic • House

  • Edwin Obras

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Jenny Graham

    Republican • House

  • Joel McEntire

    Republican • House

  • Lisa Parshley

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mari Leavitt

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Natasha Hill

    Democratic • House

  • Osman Salahuddin

    Democratic • House

  • Sam Low

    Republican • House

  • Shaun Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie Barnard

    Republican • House

  • Tarra Simmons

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 141 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/28/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/12/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Chapter 19, 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, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    2/28/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/28/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/24/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/23/2026House

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/20/2026House

  12. LC - Majority; do pass.

    2/20/2026House

  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    2/16/2026House

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/12/2026House

  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/12/2026House

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

    2/6/2026House

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    1/27/2026House

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

    1/23/2026House

  19. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/23/2026House

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

    1/12/2026House

  21. Prefiled for introduction.

    12/8/2025House

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