Washington

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Law: ESHB 1483, C 353 L 25

The act or statute as the state's own text names it.

FINAL BILL REPORT ESHB 1483 C 353 L 25

Source: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1483-S.E%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf. Read 2026-10-31. Read once.

Duties start: January 1, 2026

When the law says its duties begin, in its own words. This can differ from when it was signed.

Beginning January 1, 2026, an original manufacturer is required

Source: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1483-S.E%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf. Read 2026-10-31. Read once.

Covers products from: July 1, 2021

The first-sale date a product must meet to be covered, in the law's own words.

first manufactured, and first sold or used in Washington, on or after July 1, 2021

Source: https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1483-S.E%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf. Read 2026-10-31. Read once.