# Washington State

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2027-10-01**: Notification Deadline — Final date for employers to notify staff that noncompetes are no longer enforceable.
- **2027-06-30**: Effective Date — All noncompetition covenants become void and unenforceable in Washington.
- **2026-03-23**: SHB 1155 Signed — Governor Bob Ferguson signs the near-total ban into law.
- **2019-01-01**: Previous Restrictions — Washington limits noncompetes to high-earning employees and contractors.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Washington State Enacts Near-Total Ban on Noncompete Agreements
2026-03-25 22:12:31 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has signed SHB 1155 into law, effectively voiding nearly all noncompete agreements for employees and independent contractors starting June 30, 2027. The legislation marks a significant shift for the state's massive tech sector, applying retroactively and requiring employers to notify staff of the change by October 2027.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/washington-state-noncompete-ban-shb-1155

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