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HB2008 • 2026

Personal hygiene products

Concerning chemicals in certain personal hygiene products.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Representative Mena, Representative Parshley, Representative Berry, Representative Fosse, Representative Pollet, Representative Hill
Last action
2026-01-12
Official status
H Env & Energy
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Personal hygiene products

Personal hygiene products

What This Bill Does

  • Personal hygiene products

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-12 House

    By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Official Summary Text

Personal hygiene products

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
AN ACT Relating to chemicals in certain personal hygiene 1
products, including menstrual products and diapers; and creating a 2
new section. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:4
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The department of ecology, in 5
consultation with the department of health and community and social 6
justice organizations, must test the following types of products for 7
potentially harmful chemicals or chemical classes:8
(a) Disposable and reusable products designed to collect and 9
absorb urine and feces; or 10
(b) Disposable and reusable products regulated by the United 11
States food and drug administration that are designed to collect and 12
absorb menstruation or vaginal discharge. 13
(2) The department of ecology must provide a technical report on 14
the results of the tests to the appropriate committees of the 15
legislature by December 31, 2025. 16
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H-1255.1
HOUSE BILL 2008
State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Mena, Parshley, Berry, Fosse, Pollet, and Hill
Read first time 02/20/25. Referred to Committee on Environment &
Energy.
p. 1 HB 2008