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HR4677 • 2026

Construction worker health

Recognizing the importance of behavioral health for construction workers.

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Passed Legislature

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Sponsor
Representative Leavitt, Representative Rule, Representative Paul, Representative Zahn, Representative Berg, Representative Pollet, Representative Callan, Representative Schmidt, Representative Richards, Representative Berry, Representative Salahuddin, Representative Ryu, Representative Simmons, Representative Parshley, Representative Schmick, Representative Nance, Representative Bernbaum, Representative Bronoske, Representative Hall, Representative Fosse, Representative Santos, Representative Macri, Representative Obras
Last action
2026-02-18
Official status
H Adopted
Effective date
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Construction worker health

Construction worker health

What This Bill Does

  • Construction worker health

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-18 House

    Adopted.

Official Summary Text

Construction worker health

Current Bill Text

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WHEREAS, Construction workers experience significantly higher 1
rates of suicide than the general population, and national data 2
consistently identify construction as the occupation with the highest 3
suicide rate in the United States; and 4
WHEREAS, Construction workers represent a disproportionate share 5
of workforce suicides despite comprising a smaller percentage of the 6
total workforce; and 7
WHEREAS, Substance use disorders, including opioid misuse, 8
disproportionately impact construction workers, often linked to work-9
related injuries, chronic pain, and hazardous working conditions; and10
WHEREAS, The construction industry consistently ranks among the 11
highest for heavy alcohol use, illicit drug use, and opioid-related 12
harm; and 13
WHEREAS, The physically demanding nature of construction work, 14
combined with long hours, cyclical employment, high injury rates, 15
jobsite culture, and economic instability, contributes to elevated 16
rates of stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and untreated 17
behavioral health conditions; and 18
WHEREAS, Access to timely, culturally competent behavioral health 19
care, including prevention services, peer support, substance use 20
treatment, and recovery resources, is essential to sustaining a safe, 21
skilled, and resilient construction workforce; and22
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4677 , by Representatives Leavitt, Rule, Paul, Zahn,
Berg, Pollet, Callan, Schmidt, Richards, Berry, Salahuddin, Ryu, Simmons, Parshley,
Schmick, Nance, Bernbaum, Bronoske, Hall, Fosse, Santos, Macri, and Obras
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WHEREAS, The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing behavioral 1
health challenges within the construction industry, further 2
highlighting gaps in access to care and support; and3
WHEREAS, Construction workers experience heightened behavioral 4
health challenges when work becomes scarce, due to reduced federal 5
and state public works opportunities, project permitting challenges, 6
and other economic factors that slow project delivery, limit job 7
availability, and contribute to economic instability and stress 8
across the construction workforce; and 9
WHEREAS, Reducing stigma surrounding mental health and substance 10
use disorders is critical to fostering a culture of safety, dignity, 11
and care within the trades and encouraging workers to seek help 12
without fear of judgment or retaliation; and 13
WHEREAS, Supporting construction workers' behavioral health 14
strengthens not only individual workers and their families but also 15
the broader economy, public safety, and the long-term stability of 16
Washington's workforce; 17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives 18
recognize the importance of behavioral health awareness, prevention, 19
and access for construction workers across Washington state; and20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives 21
recognize the value of collaboration across sectors to advance 22
behavioral health resources tailored to the construction workforce.23
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I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of25
Resolution 4677 adopted by the House of Representatives26
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Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk 33
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