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WA HB1764

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sharlett Mena

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases Washington's minimum wage incrementally from $17.50/hour in 2026 to $25.00/hour by 2031, with annual inflation adjustments beginning January 1, 2032

  • Mandates paid vacation leave for employees starting January 1, 2027, accruing at 2.3 hours per 40 hours worked, with up to 40 hours carryover allowed annually

  • Requires employers to provide 5 days of paid bereavement leave per calendar year for the death of a family member, available after 90 days of employment

  • Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to issue stop work orders against employers who violate the act, with civil penalties up to $5,000 per day for violations

  • Extends paid sick leave and vacation leave requirements to transportation network company (TNC) drivers, with accrual rates of 1 hour sick leave and 2.3 hours vacation leave per 40 hours of passenger platform time

Legislative Description

Concerning labor standards.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor & Workplace Standards1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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