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SB526 • 2025

Prohibits the sale of new clothes washers that are not equipped with a microfiber filtration system, beginning January 1, 2030.

Prohibits the sale of new clothes washers that are not equipped with a microfiber filtration system, beginning January 1, 2030.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Patterson,, Sollman, Senator Jama,, Pham,, Reynolds,, Representative Andersen,, Gamba,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-17 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-12 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  4. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Energy and Environment.

  5. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act prohibits the sale of new clothes washers that do not have a filter for small fibers, starting in 2030. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6).
Prohibits the sale of new clothes washers that are not equipped with a microfiber filtration system, beginning January 1, 2030.
Relating to: Relating to microfibers.
Current location: In Senate Committee