Washington SB5975: Safe cookware

What the bill says

An act Relating to providing consumer access to safe cookware and interstate and international trade certainty in the regulation of lead in cookware; amending RCW 70A.565.010 and 70A.565.020; adding a new section to chapter 70A.565 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 70A.350 RCW.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT Relating to providing consumer access to safe cookware and interstate and international trade certainty in the regulation of lead in cookware; amending RCW 70A.565.010 and 70A.565.020; adding a new section to chapter 70A.565 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 70A.350 RCW. Sec. 1. RCW 70A.565.010 and 2025 c 266 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1)(a) "Aluminum or brass cookware" means the following items when made of brass or (ii) pans((,)); (iii) kettles((,)); (iv) griddles((,)); (v) grills((,)); (vi) internal pots for devices such as rice cookers or pressure cookers((,)); and (vii) similar vessels or surfaces in or on which food is cooked. (b) "Aluminum or brass cookware" does not or (ii) The electrical components of electronic cooking devices and the body of electronic cooking devices with removable cooking containers, such as slow cookers, rice cookers, and pressure cookers. (2) "Aluminum or brass cookware component" means cookware parts made of aluminum or brass such as lids, rivets, fasteners, valves, and vent pipes. (3) "Aluminum or brass pots or pans" means a type of aluminum or brass cookware specified in subsection (1)(a)(i), (ii), or (vi) of this section. (4) "Aluminum or brass utensils" means tools made from aluminum or brass …

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Sponsors

• Paul Harris (R) · primary sponsor
• Annette Cleveland (D)
• Robert Hasegawa (D)

Latest actions

1. March 18, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. March 18, 2026: Chapter 110, 2026 Laws.
3. March 18, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 12, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. March 11, 2026: Speaker signed.
6. March 10, 2026: President signed.
7. March 9, 2026: Passed final passage; yeas, 47; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0.
8. March 9, 2026: Senate concurred in House amendments.
9. March 5, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 86; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 2.
10. March 5, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

Votes

• Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 9, 2026): 47 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Final Passage as Amended by the House (March 5, 2026): 86 yea, 10 nay, passed
• House Committee on Environment & Energy: Do pass as amended (February 24, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 17, 2026): 42 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Ways & Means: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5975 as recommended by Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass (February 9, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 5975 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass (February 3, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB5975?

SB5975 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Safe cookware.

What does SB5975 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to providing consumer access to safe cookware and interstate and international trade certainty in the regulation of lead in cookware; amending RCW 70A.565.010 and 70A.565.020; adding a new section to chapter 70A.565 RCW; and adding a new section to chapter 70A.350 RCW.

What is the status of SB5975?

Signed into law as of March 18, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 18, 2026).

Who sponsored SB5975?

Paul Harris (R), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB5975?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5975&Year=2025