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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to extended producer responsibility requirements 2 associated with paint; amending RCW 70A.515.010, 70A.515.020, 3 70A.515.030, 70A.515.040, 70A.515.050, 70A.515.060, 70A.515.070, 4 70A.515.080, 70A.515.090, 70A.515.100, 70A.515.110, 70A.208.020, and 5 82.04.765; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270; and repealing RCW 6 70A.515.130. 7
AI Summary
This bill expands the existing "extended producer responsibility" program for architectural paints to include a broader range of "paint products," such as aerosol coatings, coating-related products, and nonindustrial coatings, by requiring paint manufacturers (producers) to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of these products. Producers must join or fund a stewardship organization that will develop and implement a plan for collecting, transporting, recycling, reusing, and disposing of leftover paint products. This plan will include a standardized "paint product stewardship assessment" added to the purchase price of paint products to fund the program, with specific requirements for collection site accessibility and public education. The bill also clarifies definitions, outlines the responsibilities of producers, distributors, and retailers, and establishes penalties for non-compliance, while also making changes to public records exemptions related to this program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Strom Peterson (D)*,
Beth Doglio (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Joe Fitzgibbon (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Last Action
Referred to Rules 2 Review. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2301&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2301%20HBR%20APP%2026.pdf |
| House bill report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2301%20HBR%20ENVI%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2301-S.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 2301 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75484 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2301%20HBA%20ENVI%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2301.pdf |
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