BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2605: Fibrous silicate materials

Concerning naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials.

Summary

Exempts specified commercial aggregates, asphalt, and concrete materials from the restrictions on the manufacture or distribution of asbestos-containing building materials, use in new construction or renovation, and inspection and management requirements related to manufacturing facilities.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2605), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to naturally occurring fibrous silicate materials;

Passed February 14, 2026

Version voted on: HB 2605

92 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	56	1	0	2
Republican	36	0	0	3

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Feb 17, 2026First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
Feb 14, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5.
Feb 14, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 10, 2026Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 4, 2026Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 2, 2026ENVI - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 2, 2026ENVI - Majority; do pass.
Jan 21, 2026First reading, referred to Environment & Energy.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2605 (2019–20) Loans to businesses/B&O tax · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2605 (2017–18) Misdemeanant supervision · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2605 (2015–16) Beer tasting event permit · Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2016
HB 2605 (2013–14) Student restraint, isolation · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2605 (2011–12) Water pollution control fee · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2605 (2009–10) Anatomic pathology services · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2605 (2007–08) Financing regional centers · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2605 (2005–06) City & town annexation · Did not pass · died in committee