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WashingtonSB 59752025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Providing consumer access to safe cookware and interstate and international trade certainty in the regulation of lead in cookware.

Sponsored By: Paul Harris (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

State can set stricter cookware lead rules

Cookware with lead is a priority product for review. The Department of Ecology starts review June 1, 2029, decides actions by June 1, 2032, and adopts rules by June 1, 2033. The department’s rules can set lower limits and override the 90/50/20 ppm limits if they conflict. For this process, cookware includes parts and utensils. The department cannot set a pots-and-pans limit higher than 20 ppm.

Stricter lead limits for cookware makers and sellers

Beginning January 1, 2026, aluminum or brass cookware, utensils, and parts made on or after that date cannot exceed 90 ppm lead. Beginning January 1, 2027, makers cannot manufacture, sell, or distribute items with intentionally added lead. Beginning January 1, 2030, pots and pans and their parts made on or after that date cannot exceed 50 ppm lead. Beginning January 1, 2034, pots and pans and their parts made on or after that date cannot exceed 20 ppm lead; the Department of Ecology may grant narrow exemptions. Retailers and wholesalers may not knowingly sell items above these limits.

Manufacturer reporting and state testing guidance

The Department of Ecology can order cookware makers to report lead levels and will share data publicly when possible. Not complying brings penalties, and each product listed in an order counts as a separate offense. The law defines what cookware, parts, and key terms mean. The department provides guidance on covered items, test methods, how to comply, and how it will test for enforcement.

Used cookware sales and seller protections

Previously owned aluminum or brass cookware, utensils, and parts may be sold in casual or isolated sales, and by nonprofits. Retailers and wholesalers are not liable under this law if they unknowingly sell a restricted item. The protection applies only when the sale was truly unknowing under the rules.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Paul Harris

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Annette Cleveland

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bob Hasegawa

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 19

Senate vote • 3/9/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 47 • No: 2

House vote • 3/5/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the House

Yes: 86 • No: 10 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 42 • No: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/18/2026Senate

  2. Chapter 110, 2026 Laws.

    3/18/2026Senate

  3. Governor signed.

    3/18/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/12/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/10/2026legislature

  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    3/9/2026Senate

  8. Senate concurred in House amendments.

    3/9/2026House

  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    3/5/2026Senate

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/5/2026Senate

  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended.

    3/5/2026Senate

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

    3/2/2026Senate

  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/25/2026Senate

  14. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/24/2026Senate

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

    2/24/2026Senate

  16. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

    2/19/2026Senate

  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 42; nays, 7; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    2/17/2026Senate

  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/17/2026Senate

  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    2/17/2026Senate

  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/17/2026Senate

  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/10/2026Senate

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

    2/9/2026Senate

  23. Minority; without recommendation.

    2/9/2026Senate

  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/9/2026Senate

  25. Referred to Ways & Means.

    2/4/2026Senate

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