# Washington State

Type: government

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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.
- **2026-03-16**: Implementation Phase — State health agencies begin establishing distribution protocols under the new law.
- **2026-03-14**: Legislation Passed — New law is enacted to simplify the distribution process from the state to clinics.
- **2023-04-15**: Procurement Completed — The Department of Corrections receives the full shipment of the medication.
- **2023-04-04**: Stockpile Authorized — Gov. Jay Inslee directs the purchase of 30,000 doses of mifepristone.
- **2019-05-01**: Previous Reform — Washington restricted noncompetes to high-earning employees and contractors.

## Recent coverage (2 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

### Washington Streamlines Abortion Pill Distribution from State Stockpile
2026-03-16 20:42:30 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Washington state has enacted legislation to facilitate the distribution of its mifepristone stockpile to healthcare providers, ensuring continued access amidst ongoing federal legal uncertainty. The law removes administrative barriers that previously complicated the transfer of state-purchased medication to private and public clinics.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/washington-abortion-pill-distribution-law-2026

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