Washington House passes bill to ban noncompete agreements

Feb 10, 2026

The Washington State House passed engrossed substitute House Bill 11 55, a measure to ban most noncompete agreements. Lawmakers adopted several clarifying amendments but rejected a proposal to exempt high‑paid senior executives; final House vote was 65‑29 with 4 excused.

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The Washington State House passed engrossed substitute House Bill 11 55 on third reading, approving a ban on noncompete agreements in most employment contracts and advancing the measure by a recorded vote of 65 yays, 29 nays and 4 excused.

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