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WashingtonSB 56282025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Concerning lead in cookware.

Sponsored By: Paul Harris (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Used cookware sales are exempt

Sales or purchases of previously owned aluminum or brass cookware, utensils, or parts are exempt when they are casual or isolated sales or sold by a nonprofit. Secondhand and nonprofit sales can continue even if the items contain lead.

Lower lead limit possible after 2030

After December 2030, the Department of Ecology, with the Department of Health, may set a lower lead limit than 10 ppm by rule. The department must find the lower limit is feasible for manufacturers and needed to protect health, including vulnerable people.

Stricter lead limits for cookware

Beginning January 1, 2026, cookware, utensils, and parts made of aluminum or brass may not have more than 90 ppm lead. Beginning January 1, 2028, the limit drops to 10 ppm. These rules cover items made, sold, offered for sale, or distributed for use in Washington. Retailers and wholesalers may not knowingly sell items over these limits.

Which cookware the rules cover

The law defines aluminum or brass cookware as pots, pans, kettles, griddles, grills, and inner pots for rice or pressure cookers. It also defines aluminum or brass parts like lids, rivets, valves, and vent pipes, and utensils like spoons and spatulas. Items are not covered if the aluminum or brass is fully enclosed by stainless steel. The body of electronic cookers with removable pots is excluded. A general definition of cookware also includes metal bakeware and devices used to prepare or store food.

Who must comply, and seller protections

A manufacturer includes makers, importers, and domestic distributors that sell into Washington. These businesses must follow the cookware lead rules. Retailers and wholesalers are not liable under this chapter if they unknowingly sell a restricted item.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Paul Harris

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bob Hasegawa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Derek Stanford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Javier Valdez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sharon Shewmake

    Democratic • Senate

  • Yasmin Trudeau

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 191 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 48 • No: 0

House vote • 4/15/2025

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 95 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/12/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    5/13/2025Senate

  2. Chapter 266, 2025 Laws.

    5/13/2025Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    5/13/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/25/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/24/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/24/2025legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/22/2025Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    4/22/2025House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    4/15/2025Senate

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/15/2025Senate

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.

    4/15/2025Senate

  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    4/10/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    4/2/2025Senate

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/31/2025Senate

  15. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

    3/31/2025Senate

  16. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

    3/31/2025Senate

  17. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

    3/14/2025Senate

  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/12/2025Senate

  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/12/2025Senate

  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    3/12/2025Senate

  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/12/2025Senate

  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/10/2025Senate

  23. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology.

    2/28/2025Senate

  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/28/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Ways & Means.

    2/19/2025Senate

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