The bill aims to protect employees and job applicants in Washington State from being required or coerced by employers to have microchips implanted in their bodies. It establishes that individual liberty and bodily autonomy are fundamental rights, emphasizing that decisions regarding a person's body should be made by the individual, not their employer. The legislation clarifies that while technological advancements allow for microchip implantation, such practices pose risks to personal privacy and individual dignity. It also specifies that the act does not interfere with medically necessary implants that are provided with informed consent.

To enforce this protection, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 49.44 RCW, which explicitly prohibits employers from requesting, requiring, or coercing employees to receive microchip implants. Employees who believe their rights have been violated under this section can pursue civil action in court, where they may be awarded various forms of relief, including actual and punitive damages. The bill defines key terms such as "employer," "employee," and "microchip," ensuring clarity in its application.