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WA HB1383
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natasha Hill
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AI Summary
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Establishes a state grant program administered by the Department of Commerce to fund diaper banks for purchasing diapers, wipes, and other essential baby products for distribution to families in need
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Prioritizes grants to providers serving marginalized low-income communities or communities of color that are members of the National Diaper Bank Network
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In communities without a National Diaper Bank Network member, providers must demonstrate sufficient storage, purchasing, and distribution capacity plus at least a two-year track record of distributing baby or family essentials at scale
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Requires the department to publish an annual report on grants awarded, beginning December 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Establishing a grant program for the purchase and distribution of essential baby products.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026