# SHB 1155

Type: legislation

Source: Legal & RegTech Intelligence Brief — https://getlegalbrief.com/entity/shb-1155
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## Timeline

- **2027-10-01**: Notice Deadline — Final date for employers to notify workers in writing that their noncompetes are void.
- **2027-06-30**: Effective Date — All noncompetition covenants become void and unenforceable across the state.
- **2026-03-23**: Bill Signed — Governor Bob Ferguson signs SHB 1155 into law.
- **2019-05-01**: Previous Reform — Washington restricted noncompetes to high-earning employees and contractors.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Washington State Enacts Near-Total Ban on Noncompete Agreements
2026-03-25 22:11:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/washington-state-noncompete-ban-shb-1155

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