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WA HB2402

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Monica Stonier

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing IV solution containers (IV bags) with intentionally added DEHP or unintentionally added DEHP at ≥0.1% concentration beginning January 1, 2028

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing IV tubing with intentionally added DEHP or unintentionally added DEHP at ≥0.1% concentration beginning January 1, 2035

  • Bans replacing DEHP with other ortho-phthalates, listing 12 specific phthalate compounds that cannot be used as substitutes

  • Exempts human blood collection/storage bags and apheresis/cell therapy blood kits and bags (including integral tubing) from the requirements

  • Cites FDA and EPA findings that DEHP is a probable human carcinogen and endocrine disruptor linked to reproductive harm, liver/kidney damage, and potential multidrug resistance in breast cancer cells

Legislative Description

Concerning phthalates in medical equipment used for intravenous purposes.

Last Action

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/4/2026
Health Care and Wellness1/15/2026
Environment & Energy1/13/2026

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