WA SB5852

Employers must notify workers and their representatives within 72 hours of receiving federal I-9 inspection notices, posting information in English and the five most common non-English languages in the state

Employers cannot voluntarily provide worker records to federal immigration agencies without a subpoena or judicial warrant, except for documents already subject to an inspection notice

Employers face penalties of $2,000-$5,000 per Washington-based worker for first violations, doubling for subsequent violations or reaching $10,000 per worker, enforced by the Attorney General

Workers may bring private lawsuits for violations and recover actual damages or statutory damages equal to 80 times the state minimum wage per violation, plus attorney fees

Declared an emergency measure taking effect immediately, with employer posting requirements and Attorney General guidance materials due by July 1, 2026