"I actually read an article about the Arkansas bill, and the idea of bodily autonomy being something that we are ensconcing in law kind of just stuck with me. We see it in a bunch of different avenues, like gender affirming care, reproductive justice-but technology just is the next new battlefield for losing charge of what goes on inside of you."
"I understand that the underlying policy might sound a little bit like science fiction, but we've all learned in this chamber that science moves fast. The bill's preamble underscores the philosophy, stating employers should compete for talent through wages, benefits, and working conditions-not through invasive monitoring technologies."
Washington Rep. Brianna Thomas introduced legislation to prevent employers from mandating microchip implants for workers, inspired by Wisconsin's 2006 pioneering law on the issue. The bill passed the state Senate unanimously and the House with a 87-6 vote, now awaiting Governor Bob Ferguson's signature. The legislation, HB 2303, prohibits employers from requiring subcutaneous tracking chips containing identification or personal information, while exempting legitimate medical devices. Thomas framed the issue as bodily autonomy protection, comparing it to other personal freedom battles. The bill's preamble emphasizes that employers should compete for talent through wages and benefits rather than invasive monitoring technologies. If signed, Washington would join 13 other states with similar protections.
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