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Washington House passes bill to ban noncompete agreements
Summary
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.
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.
Supporters said the bill will increase worker mobility and strengthen competition. "This bill will ban noncompete agreements in the state of Washington," Representative Berry said in third‑reading remarks, adding that noncompetes "stifle…
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