New Washington laws 2027: laws taking effect in Washington in 2027
6 new Washington laws on employment, AI, children's online safety, healthcare, insurance and intellectual property take effect in 2027. Each is listed below with its date, what it does and a link to the official text.
- 4 laws take effect on 1 January 2027.
- Later in 2027: 1 on 30 June 2027 and 1 on 1 July 2027.
- By topic: employment 3, AI 1, children's online safety 1, healthcare 1, insurance 1 and intellectual property 1.
Updated 25 October 2026
One-line summaries are drafted by software from the bill text and are not reviewed by an attorney.
New Washington employment laws in 2027
SB 5292: Concerning paid family and medical leave rates.
HB 1155: Prohibiting noncompetition agreements and clarifying nonsolicitation agreements.
Bans noncompetition agreements for all employees and independent contractors in Washington, with exceptions for business sales, franchises, and certain educational repayment agreements.
HB 2355: Establishing labor protections for domestic workers.
Next year's employment laws are bills now. Follow them in every state with the Employment and Labor Legislation Tracker.
New Washington AI laws in 2027
HB 2225: Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Requires operators of AI companion chatbots to disclose that the system is artificial, not human, and implement safeguards against sexually explicit content and manipulative engagement techniques targeting minors.
Next year's AI laws are bills now. Follow them in every state with the AI Legislation Tracker.
New Washington children's online safety laws in 2027
HB 2225: Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
Requires operators of AI companion chatbots to disclose that the system is artificial, not human, and implement safeguards against sexually explicit content and manipulative engagement techniques targeting minors.
Next year's children's online safety laws are bills now. Follow them in every state with the Children's Online Safety Legislation Tracker.
New Washington healthcare laws in 2027
SB 6228: Removing a tax exemption for the warehousing and reselling of prescription drugs. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Removing a tax exemption for the warehousing and reselling of prescription drugs and providing tax relief for critical access pharmacies.)
Next year's healthcare laws are bills now. Follow them in every state with the Healthcare Legislation Tracker.
New Washington insurance laws in 2027
HB 2428: Preventing unintentional lapses and cancellations of life insurance policies.
Insurers must send written notice at least 30 days before life insurance policy lapse due to nonpayment, to the policyholder and a designated third party.
Next year's insurance laws are bills now. Follow them in every state with the Insurance Tracker.
New Washington intellectual property laws in 2027
HB 1155: Prohibiting noncompetition agreements and clarifying nonsolicitation agreements.
Bans noncompetition agreements for all employees and independent contractors in Washington, with exceptions for business sales, franchises, and certain educational repayment agreements.
Next year's intellectual property laws are bills now. Follow them in every state with the Intellectual Property Legislation Tracker.
Questions about new Washington laws in 2027
When do new laws take effect in Washington in 2027?
Most take effect on 1 January 2027. Of the 6 laws listed here, 4 start on 1 January 2027, 1 start on 30 June 2027 and 1 start on 1 July 2027.
What new laws take effect on 1 January 2027 in Washington?
4 laws in employment, AI, children's online safety, healthcare, insurance and intellectual property, including Washington HB 2225 (Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots), Washington HB 2428 (Preventing unintentional lapses and cancellations of life insurance policies), Washington SB 5292 (Concerning paid family and medical leave rates) and Washington SB 6228 (Removing a tax exemption for the warehousing and reselling of prescription drugs. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Removing a tax exemption for the warehousing and reselling of prescription drugs and providing tax relief for critical access pharmacies.)). The full list, with what each one does, is above.
Is this legal advice?
No. Dates and the one-line summaries are drafted by software from the bill text and are not reviewed by an attorney. Each law links to the legislature’s own record: check the text before relying on it.
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