During the 2025 session, the legislature considered two bills focused on clothing and textiles.
- HB 1107, known as the “Fast Fashion” supply chain transparency bill, aimed to require large apparel and footwear companies to disclose details about their supply chains, including environmental and labor impacts.
- HB 1420 sought to establish an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for textiles, making manufacturers responsible for the collection and recycling of their products.
While neither HB 1107 nor HB 1420 are expected to move forward this session, members of the legislature have indicated a desire to develop HB 1420 into a textile EPR program tailored for Washington.
This means there will be a need for robust stakeholder engagement during the interim. Retailers interested in participating in these discussions and shaping the policy direction should contact WR’s Director of Local & State Government Affairs, Crystal Leatherman, at [email protected], for more information on how to get involved.
