WA HB2233

Prohibits retail establishments from providing single-use plastic carryout bags and reusable carryout bags made of film plastic to customers, effective January 1, 2028

Increases the mandatory pass-through charge on compliant paper carryout bags from 8 cents to 20 cents for bags with capacity of 882 cubic inches or greater

Requires compliant paper bags to contain at least 40% postconsumer recycled content, 40% nonwood renewable fiber (wheat straw grown in North America), or a combination totaling 40%

Exempts recipients using WIC vouchers or state-administered cash and food assistance program benefits (Title 74 RCW) from paying the pass-through charge

Establishes civil penalties for violations: up to $250 per violation for retail establishments; $2,000 for first violation, $5,000 for second, and $10,000 for third and subsequent violations for manufacturers/distributors of non-compliant bags