Washington Fashion Act
Governmental Agency: Washington State Legislature
Jurisdiction: Washington, USA
Ref no: H.B. 1107
Status: IN REVIEW
The Washington legislature aims to create a policy inspired by the New York Fashion Act that would require large fashion companies operating in Washington to take responsibility for their environmental impact. The bill would mandate the public disclosure of environmental due diligence policies, processes, and outcomes.
Companies would need to disclose information about: chemicals found in clothing, greenhouse gas emissions, labor practices, waste management, marketing terms related to the environment or sustainability, and disposal practices for unsold clothing. The information would be annually reported to the state Department of Ecology, starting January 1, 2027. By October 2026 the department must complete an assesment of policy options for companies to reduce their environmental impact. An updated review on sustainability labeling would also need to be completed by October 2028.
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The Act would apply to fashion retail sellers and manufacturers operating in Washington State that earn over $100 million in annual global revenues. If these companies don't comply, they could face penalties, and the money would go towards addressing environmental problems in underserved communities.
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Reintroduced January 13, 2025. Referred to Environment & Energy Committee. This is the fourth attempt to pass the bill since its original introduction in 2022.
