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WA HB2602
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Monica Stonier
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AI Summary
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Prohibits early learning providers, K-12 schools, and institutions of higher education from collecting immigration or citizenship status information about students or family members, except as required by law
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Requires immigration enforcement officers to present a valid judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order before entering nonpublic areas of schools, child care facilities, colleges, health care facilities, and election ballot processing sites
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Mandates school districts adopt policies limiting immigration enforcement by the 2027-28 school year; applies equally to charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools
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Health care facilities must designate patient treatment and care areas as nonpublic and train staff on responding to immigration enforcement requests
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County auditors must designate ballot handling and counting areas as nonpublic during elections and document any denials of access to immigration officers
Legislative Description
Establishing data and personal safety protections within areas of public accommodation for all Washington residents.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
1/21/2026