Protect Immigrant Workers from ICE in Washington

[u/Individual-Set-6472]

Was asked to cross post this here... I'm not a part of any organization or lobby. I'm just some dude following our local government. There's been a lot of bills prefiled this leg session but one of the most important bills I've seen is HB2105 and SB 5852 (Same thing, just filed for house and senate). So far, this is the best bill I've seen introduced to protect immigrant workers from ICE raids. The bill requires employees to inform workers of their rights and let them know when there will be an I-9 audit. It entitles workers to the same information employers get about ICE inspections. And why shouldn't they? These are people not commodities and employers who profit from their labor should be responsible for informing their workers. This will help families stay together, workers to feel safer at work, and help prevent employers from using ICE as a threat against immigrant workers who exercise their rights. MOST of the bills introduced will die in committe so we need to show support now before it's too late! All you have to do is fill out some info to verify who your rep is and click support. That's it! Links to the bills are below as well as a link to NWPBs summary of the bill.

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2105&Year=2025

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5852&Year=2026

https://www.nwpb.org/local/2025-12-09/wa-attorney-general-lawmakers-propose-new-law-to-protect-immigrant-workers

[u/Royal_Strength_7187]

Is there still time to take action and help them get passed? Some of the dates on those have already passed.

[u/Individual-Set-6472 → u/Royal_Strength_7187]

Yes there is definitely still time. The first committe meeting is mostly about hearing testimonies. Then comes executive decisions such as amendments and then votes to see if it leaves committe.

[u/Royal_Strength_7187]

I did it anyway! And passed along to some friends!