diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 28e6012..a216c4c 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
 
 ### Added
 
+- Sticky filter preferences — last-used status, period, and queue filter saved to `localStorage`; a fresh visit to `/jobs` or `/history` with no URL params restores the previous selection automatically; uses a new `filter-persist` Stimulus controller; gracefully no-ops when `localStorage` is unavailable
 - Sortable columns on jobs, failed jobs, and history — server-side `?sort=&direction=` params; jobs sortable by class, queue, priority, enqueued at; failed jobs by class, queue, failed at; history by class, queue, finished at; sort state is preserved across filter and period changes
 
 ## [1.1.0] - 2026-05-27
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4528be0..f910359 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -156,6 +156,7 @@ The dashboard is designed to be mounted behind your application's existing authe
 - **Job history view** — paginated list of all finished jobs with class name, queue, duration, and finished-at time; filterable by queue (click a badge), class substring, and time period; sortable by class, queue, and finished-at; CSV export respects active filters
 - **Auto-refresh** — dashboard, jobs, processes, and history views poll automatically; pauses when the tab is hidden or a checkbox is checked; intervals configurable via `dashboard_refresh_interval` and `default_refresh_interval`
 - **Turbo Stream** job discard — removes the row inline without a full page reload
+- **Sticky filter preferences** — last-used status, period, and queue filter saved to `localStorage`; a fresh visit to the jobs or history list with no URL params automatically restores the previous selection
 - **Dark mode** — toggle button in the header switches between light and dark palettes; preference persisted in `localStorage`; respects `prefers-color-scheme` on first visit
 - **Responsive layout** — stats cards, tables, and two-column grids adapt to narrow viewports; tables scroll horizontally rather than overflow; split page headers stack on small screens
 - **Empty-state improvements** — all list views show a contextual title and an actionable hint; search empty states include a "Clear search" link; filters-active history view offers "Clear filters"; processes and recurring tasks explain the next step
diff --git a/ROADMAP.md b/ROADMAP.md
index 6c923c3..33c0dc4 100644
--- a/ROADMAP.md
+++ b/ROADMAP.md
@@ -7,14 +7,6 @@ The path to v1.0.0 is staged: first achieve feature parity with `solid_queue_das
 ---
 
 
-## v1.2 — UX Polish
-
-> _Quality-of-life improvements for teams using the dashboard daily._
-
-- **Sticky filter preferences** — persist last-used status, period, and queue filter to `localStorage` so filter state survives page reloads
-
----
-
 ## v1.3 — Alerting Depth
 
 > _More signals, fewer blind spots._
diff --git a/app/javascript/solid_stack_web/application.js b/app/javascript/solid_stack_web/application.js
index 728ef60..314987d 100644
--- a/app/javascript/solid_stack_web/application.js
+++ b/app/javascript/solid_stack_web/application.js
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import "@hotwired/turbo"
 import { Application } from "@hotwired/stimulus"
+import FilterPersistController from "solid_stack_web/filter_persist_controller"
 import RefreshController from "solid_stack_web/refresh_controller"
 import SearchController from "solid_stack_web/search_controller"
 import SelectionController from "solid_stack_web/selection_controller"
@@ -8,6 +9,7 @@ import ThemeController from "solid_stack_web/theme_controller"
 import TimestampController from "solid_stack_web/timestamp_controller"
 
 const application = Application.start()
+application.register("filter-persist", FilterPersistController)
 application.register("refresh", RefreshController)
 application.register("search", SearchController)
 application.register("selection", SelectionController)
diff --git a/app/javascript/solid_stack_web/filter_persist_controller.js b/app/javascript/solid_stack_web/filter_persist_controller.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..215978f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/javascript/solid_stack_web/filter_persist_controller.js
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+import { Controller } from "@hotwired/stimulus"
+
+const PERSIST_KEYS = ["status", "period", "queue"]
+
+export default class extends Controller {
+  static values = { key: String }
+
+  connect() {
+    const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search)
+
+    if (params.toString()) {
+      const toSave = new URLSearchParams()
+      PERSIST_KEYS.forEach(k => { if (params.get(k)) toSave.set(k, params.get(k)) })
+      if (toSave.toString()) this.write(toSave.toString())
+    } else {
+      const stored = this.read()
+      if (stored) window.location.replace(`${window.location.pathname}?${stored}`)
+    }
+  }
+
+  read() {
+    try { return localStorage.getItem(this.keyValue) } catch (e) { return null }
+  }
+
+  write(value) {
+    try { localStorage.setItem(this.keyValue, value) } catch (e) { /* ignore */ }
+  }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/app/views/solid_stack_web/history/index.html.erb b/app/views/solid_stack_web/history/index.html.erb
index c1e6738..88a0e93 100644
--- a/app/views/solid_stack_web/history/index.html.erb
+++ b/app/views/solid_stack_web/history/index.html.erb
@@ -10,7 +10,9 @@
   </div>
 </div>
 
-<form class="sqw-filters" action="<%= history_path %>" method="get" data-controller="search">
+<form class="sqw-filters" action="<%= history_path %>" method="get"
+      data-controller="search filter-persist"
+      data-filter-persist-key-value="sqw-history-filters">
   <% if @queue.present? %>
     <input type="hidden" name="queue" value="<%= @queue %>">
   <% end %>
diff --git a/app/views/solid_stack_web/jobs/index.html.erb b/app/views/solid_stack_web/jobs/index.html.erb
index 546e41c..dcca7c0 100644
--- a/app/views/solid_stack_web/jobs/index.html.erb
+++ b/app/views/solid_stack_web/jobs/index.html.erb
@@ -32,7 +32,9 @@
 <%= turbo_frame_tag "sqw-jobs-filter",
       data: { turbo_action: "advance", controller: "refresh",
               refresh_interval_value: SolidStackWeb.default_refresh_interval } do %>
-<form class="sqw-filters" action="<%= jobs_path %>" method="get" data-controller="search">
+<form class="sqw-filters" action="<%= jobs_path %>" method="get"
+      data-controller="search filter-persist"
+      data-filter-persist-key-value="sqw-jobs-filters">
   <%= hidden_field_tag :status, @status %>
   <%= hidden_field_tag :period, @period %>
   <%= hidden_field_tag :sort, @sort %>
diff --git a/spec/requests/solid_stack_web/history_spec.rb b/spec/requests/solid_stack_web/history_spec.rb
index 06108f9..571c660 100644
--- a/spec/requests/solid_stack_web/history_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/requests/solid_stack_web/history_spec.rb
@@ -50,6 +50,12 @@ def finished_job(class_name: "TestJob", queue_name: "default", duration: 30, fin
       get "#{engine_root}/history"
       expect(response.body).to include("sqw-subnav__link--active")
     end
+
+    it "includes filter-persist controller with the history key" do
+      get "#{engine_root}/history"
+      expect(response.body).to include("filter-persist")
+      expect(response.body).to include("sqw-history-filters")
+    end
   end
 
   describe "GET /history?period=" do
diff --git a/spec/requests/solid_stack_web/jobs_spec.rb b/spec/requests/solid_stack_web/jobs_spec.rb
index 08854ef..ce620ec 100644
--- a/spec/requests/solid_stack_web/jobs_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/requests/solid_stack_web/jobs_spec.rb
@@ -29,6 +29,12 @@ def create_ready(class_name: "MyJob", queue_name: "default", priority: 0)
       expect(response.body).to include('name="q"')
       expect(response.body).to include("sqw-period-filter")
     end
+
+    it "includes filter-persist controller with the jobs key" do
+      get "#{engine_root}/jobs"
+      expect(response.body).to include("filter-persist")
+      expect(response.body).to include("sqw-jobs-filters")
+    end
   end
 
   describe "GET /jobs?q=" do