Prohibiting certain law enforcement agencies from hiring certain federal employees.
HB 2641 prohibits Washington state law enforcement agencies (both general and limited authority) from hiring individuals who became sworn officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on or after January 20, 2025. The law applies only to future hires, not current employees, and takes effect October 1, 2026. It directly affects Washington agencies seeking new sworn officers by restricting recruitment from a specific federal agency. The bill does not alter existing employment contracts or impact other federal law enforcement roles.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 4:00 PM.
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM.
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tarra Simmons
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Reeves
DDemocratic
Co
Natasha Hill
DDemocratic
Co
Nicole Macri
DDemocratic
Co
Shaun Scott
DDemocratic
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