WA HB2303

Employers are prohibited from requesting, requiring, or coercing employees to have microchips subcutaneously implanted for any reason

First-time violations result in civil penalties of at least $10,000; repeat violations carry penalties of at least $20,000 per violation, with enforcement by the Department of Labor and Industries

Employees may file complaints with the department or bring private civil actions in court within three years, with courts authorized to award injunctive relief, actual damages, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees

Medical devices used for diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, or prevention of health conditions are exempt from the definition of "microchip"

Appeals must be filed within 30 days, with hearings conducted by administrative law judges under de novo review standards