Senate passes bill limiting most noncompete agreements after prolonged debate
Mar 5, 2026
The Washington State Senate passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155, prohibiting most noncompete agreements and narrowing non-solicitation rules after floor amendments and a 30–19 final vote; supporters said the bill promotes labor mobility while opponents warned it removes a tool employers use to protect proprietary information.
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The Washington State Senate passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 11,55 as amended, a measure that would prohibit most noncompetition agreements and clarify the scope of non-solicitation covenants.
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