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Every one of those 1 sits in a single category, regulation. Of the tracked stories, 1 of 1 also mention SHB 1155, the most common co-covered peer. They are less corroborated than the beat average, carrying 2 original sources each against 3.3 for the same window.
Last mentioned: Aug 5, 2026
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Every one of those 1 sits in a single category, regulation. Of the tracked stories, 1 of 1 also mention SHB 1155, the most common co-covered peer. They are less corroborated than the beat average, carrying 2 original sources each against 3.3 for the same window. Their average consequence score of 7 runs above the beat's 6.5 for that window. Bob Ferguson appears in 1 tracked Legal story from March 25, 2026.
Computed from the 1 stories linked to this entity, with beat comparisons drawn from all 44 Legal stories published in the same date window. Shares are omitted below five stories and comparisons below a twenty-story baseline.
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Other entities that clear the same relevance threshold in stories also covering Bob Ferguson. Shared-story counts are live from our verified record — not editorial picks.
Notice Deadline
Final date for employers to notify workers in writing that their noncompetes are void.
Effective Date
All noncompetition covenants become void and unenforceable across the state.
Bill Signed
Governor Bob Ferguson signs SHB 1155 into law.
Previous Reform
Washington restricted noncompetes to high-earning employees and contractors.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed SHB 1155 into law, effectively voiding nearly all noncompete agreements for employees and independent contractors in Washington starting June 30, 2027. The legislation includes retroactive provisions and mandates that employers provide written notice to affected individuals by October 2027.
Source: National Law Review · National Law Review
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