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WA SB6106

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Annette Cleveland

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Excludes Indian tribes (as defined in section 3306(u) of the federal unemployment tax act) from the definition of "employer" under Washington's layoff notification law, meaning tribes are not subject to the state's WARN Act requirements

  • Exempts employee names and addresses from public disclosure when provided to the Employment Security Department by employers as part of layoff notification requirements under RCW 49.45.020

  • Amends RCW 49.45.010 (layoff notification definitions) and RCW 42.56.230 (public records exemptions) to implement these changes

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage rather than the standard 90-day waiting period

Legislative Description

Revised for engrossed: Concerning the laid-off employees act.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Labor & Workplace Standards2/17/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Labor & Commerce1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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