H-0130.1
HOUSE BILL 1307
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Caldier, McClintock, Graham, Connors, Manjarrez, Barnard, Jacobsen, Dye, Schmidt, Eslick, Mendoza, Rude, Shavers, Couture, Waters, Klicker, Griffey, Orcutt, Nance, and Barkis
Read first time 01/15/25. Referred to Committee on Finance.
AN ACT Relating to easing the financial burden on families by removing sales and use tax on diapers and essential child care products; adding a new section to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.14 RCW; and creating new sections.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that access to essential child care supplies, including diapers, car seats, baby clothing, and other necessary items, is critical for the health, safety, and well-being of infants, young children, and vulnerable adults. These supplies provide foundational support that promotes the health, dignity, and comfort of individuals across their lifespan, from infancy to elder care.
(2) The legislature finds that financial hardship disproportionately impacts families with infants and young children, with data showing that one in two families struggle to afford necessities like diapers. The high cost of these essentials can create significant stress and hardship, especially for low-income and single-parent households, who often have limited resources.