Amending the statewide policy supporting Washington state's economy and immigrants' role in the workplace.

 S-3455.1

SENATE BILL 6264

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senators Braun, Christian, Wagoner, Warnick, and J. Wilson

Read first time 01/21/26. Referred to Committee on Law & Justice.

AN ACT Relating to amending the statewide policy supporting Washington state's economy and immigrants' role in the workplace; and amending RCW 43.17.425 , 10.93.160 , and 43.10.315 .

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 43.17.425 and 2019 c 440 s 5 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, no state agency, including law enforcement, may use agency funds, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel to investigate, enforce, cooperate with, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal registration or surveillance programs or any other laws, rules, or policies that target Washington residents solely on the basis of race, religion, immigration, or citizenship status, or national or ethnic origin. This subsection does not apply to any program with the primary purpose of providing persons with services or benefits, or to RCW 9.94A.685 .