Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2105: Immigrant workers
Status: Signed into law, March 30, 2026
Concerning immigrant worker protections.
What the bill says
An act Relating to protecting immigrant workers; adding a new chapter to Title 49 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. NEW SECTION.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to protecting immigrant workers; adding a new chapter to Title 49 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that immigrant workers contribute to Washington state's strong economy. According to research from the immigration research initiative, immigrants account for 15 percent of the population in Washington state, yet contribute 21 percent of economic output, or gross domestic product (GDP). Immigrant workers contribute an estimated $145,000,000,000 to Washington state's GDP per year. (2) The legislature finds that civil immigration enforcement through workplace raids conducted by the federal government is disruptive to families and communities, reduces community safety, and is ineffective at deterring illegal conduct by employers or raising standards for workers. (3) The legislature finds that employers could benefit from clarity about their rights and responsibilities when engaging with federal agencies that conduct form I-9 inspections. The legislature seeks to provide resources and support to employers about their rights and the rights of their workers. (4) The legislature finds that protecting Washingtonians who are abiding by our state laws and keeping families together is an urgent statewide priority. (5) The legislature therefore intends to require Washington employers to provide notice to workers in the event of a form I-9 inspection and provide additional protections and support for workers and employers. …
Sponsors
- Lillian Ortiz-Self (D) · primary sponsor
- Sharlett Mena (D)
- Darya Farivar (D)
- Julio Cortes (D)
- Liz Berry (D)
- Alex Ramel (D)
- Mary Fosse (D)
- Lisa Parshley (D)
- Cindy Ryu (D)
- Chris Stearns (D)
- Beth Doglio (D)
- Tarra Simmons (D)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/11/2026*.
- : Chapter 240, 2026 Laws.
- : Governor signed.
- : Delivered to Governor.
- : President signed.
- : Speaker signed.
- : Passed final passage; yeas, 58; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 2.
- : House concurred in Senate amendments.
- : Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- : Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Votes
- Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 11, 2026): 58 yea, 38 nay, passed
- 885 Gildon Pg 7 Ln 10 (March 5, 2026): 22 yea, 25 nay, failed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate (March 5, 2026): 27 yea, 21 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Ways & Means: Do pass as amended (March 2, 2026): 15 yea, 9 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce: Do pass (February 20, 2026): 5 yea, 4 nay, passed
- 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 13, 2026): 56 yea, 38 nay, passed
Subjects: NAMED ACTS, IMMIGRATION
Common questions
- What is HB2105?
- HB2105 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Immigrant workers.
- What does HB2105 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to protecting immigrant workers; adding a new chapter to Title 49 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of HB2105?
- Signed into law as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026*. (March 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2105?
- Lillian Ortiz-Self (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2105?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2105&Year=2025
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