SB 6043 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Recognizing Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Hanukkah.

This bill adds Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur to Washington state's official list of recognized religious observances. It does not create new paid holidays but ensures these specific Jewish holidays are included in the state's list of days employees may reference when requesting two unpaid religious days under existing law (RCW 1.16.050(3)). State employees and political subdivisions (including schools and public institutions) may still request these days as unpaid time off for religious observance, subject to the same employer guidelines and "undue hardship" standards as other religious holidays.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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