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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5628

SB 5628: Lead in cookware

Concerning lead in cookware.

Summary

  • Raises the allowable level of lead in cookware and cookware components from 5 parts per million (ppm) to 90 ppm, beginning January 1, 2026 and to 10 ppm beginning January 1, 2028.
  • Narrows the scope of restrictions on the allowable lead content of cookware to apply only to aluminum or brass cookware, components, and utensils that are not completely encased in stainless steel.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 5628), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedFeb 3, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 2025
  4. Passed HouseApr 15, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 13, 2025
  6. LawMay 13, 2025
Prime sponsor
Paul Harris (R-17)
Introduced
February 3, 2025 in the Senate
Last action
May 13, 2025
Session law
Chapter 266, Laws of 2025
Companion bill
HB 1756
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5628, SSB 5628, ESSB 5628

AN ACT Relating to lead in cookware;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Paul Harris (R-17)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Sharon Shewmake D-42Bob Hasegawa D-11Derek Stanford D-1Yasmin Trudeau D-27Javier Valdez D-46

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2025
Version voted on: ESSB 5628
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29001
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 15, 2025
Version voted on: ESSB 5628
95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican38001
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 22, 2025
Version voted on: ESSB 5628
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025. (ESSB 5628)
  2. Chapter 266, 2025 Laws. (ESSB 5628)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5628)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5628)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5628)
  6. President signed. (ESSB 5628)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5628)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5628)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5628)
  10. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (ESSB 5628)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (ESSB 5628)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5628)
  13. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5628)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESSB 5628)
  15. ENVI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5628)
  16. ENVI - Executive action taken by committee. (ESSB 5628)
  17. First reading, referred to Environment & Energy. (ESSB 5628)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5628)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5628)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5628)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5628)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5628)
  24. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  25. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology. (ESSB 5628)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5628)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  28. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Environment, Energy & Technology.
  29. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5628)
  30. Referred to Ways & Means.
  31. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5628)
  32. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5628)
  33. And refer to Ways & Means.
  34. ENET - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.

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