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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1155

HB 1155: Noncompetition agreements

Prohibiting noncompetition agreements and clarifying nonsolicitation agreements.

Summary

  • Makes any noncompetition covenant void and unenforceable, regardless of when the parties entered into the covenant.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1155), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2025
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 5, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 23, 2026
  6. LawMar 23, 2026
Prime sponsor
Liz Berry (D-36)
Introduced
January 13, 2025 in the House
Last action
March 23, 2026
Session law
Chapter 149, Laws of 2026
Companion bill
SB 5437
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1155, SHB 1155, ESHB 1155

AN ACT Relating to encouraging competition and economic growth by prohibiting noncompetition agreements and clarifying nonsolicitation agreements;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Liz Berry (D-36)

17 co-sponsors (17 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Amy Walen D-48Alex Ramel D-40Julia Reed D-36Cindy Ryu D-32Emily Alvarado D-34Sharlett Mena D-29Nicole Macri D-43Darya Farivar D-46Mary Fosse D-38Tarra Simmons D-23Strom Peterson D-21Roger Goodman D-45Gerry Pollet D-46Shelley Kloba D-1Timm Ormsby D-3Osman Salahuddin D-48Natasha Hill D-3

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2026
Version voted on: ESHB 1155
65 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55103
Republican102801
How each member voted

Yea (65)

Excused (4)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 5, 2026
Version voted on: ESHB 1155
30 Yea 19 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican01900
How each member voted
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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 9, 2026
Version voted on: ESHB 1155
62 Yea 33 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican53301
How each member voted

Yea (62)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/30/2027. (ESHB 1155)
  2. Chapter 149, 2026 Laws. (ESHB 1155)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1155)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1155)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1155)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1155)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 62; nays, 33; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESHB 1155)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1155)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1155)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1155)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESHB 1155)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1155)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1155)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1155)
  15. LC - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1155)
  16. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce. (ESHB 1155)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 65; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESHB 1155)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1155)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1155)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1155)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1155)
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  24. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESHB 1155)
  25. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  26. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1155)
  27. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1155)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1155)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  32. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1155)
  33. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1155)
  34. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.
  35. Minority; without recommendation.
  36. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
  38. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1155 in other sessions

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