Washington House advances package of bills including noncompete ban, PTSD coverage and workforce training

Feb 10, 2026

On the House floor members passed a package of bills including a ban on most noncompete agreements (HB 1155), expanded PTSD workers' compensation eligibility for coroners and medical examiners (HB 1002), and a requirement for behavioral-health training in the building trades (HB 2492). Vote tallies and sponsor remarks were recorded on the floor.

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The Washington State House on the floor advanced and passed a slate of bills addressing employment contracts, workers' compensation, food security and workforce training.

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