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WashingtonHB 23032025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Prohibiting employers from microchipping employees.

Sponsored By: Brianna Thomas (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Workers protected from employer microchip demands

Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington employers cannot ask, require, or pressure workers or job applicants to get covered microchip implants. This applies to private employers with at least one employee and to state and local government employers. Covered chips sit beneath the skin and contain a unique ID number and personal information readable or transmitted through an external scanner. Temporary adhesive strips and bracelets are not covered. Health devices sending only information needed for diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, or prevention are excluded; legitimate medical implants with voluntary, informed consent remain allowed. Workers and applicants harmed by violations can sue. Those who win may receive a court order stopping the violation, compensation for actual harm, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees and court costs.

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

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 87 • No: 6 • Other: 5

House vote • 2/14/2026

1720 Walsh Pg 1 Ln 5

Yes: 71 • No: 22 • 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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