Bill > HB1107

This bill aims to address the significant environmental impacts of the fashion industry by requiring fashion producers to disclose detailed information about their products' environmental and social characteristics. Beginning January 1, 2027, fashion producers will need to annually report on chemical contents, marketing language related to sustainability, disposal of excess products, and environmental impact reduction efforts. Fashion producers with annual worldwide gross income exceeding $100 million must provide additional details, including environmental due diligence policies, recycled content measurements, greenhouse gas emissions, and working conditions of their direct suppliers. The Washington State Department of Ecology is mandated to conduct assessments of policy options for reducing fashion industry environmental impacts, including potential extended producer responsibility requirements and consumer education strategies. The bill establishes a community environmental and public health improvement account where penalties collected from non-compliant producers will be deposited, with funds dedicated to environmental benefit projects that directly support overburdened communities and vulnerable populations. The legislation seeks to position Washington as a leader in mitigating the fashion industry's environmental footprint by creating transparency and encouraging more sustainable practices through comprehensive reporting requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1107&Year=2025&Initiative=false