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WA SB5341

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil Fortunato

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permanently exempts products for young children from Washington state sales tax (RCW 82.08.020) and use tax (RCW 82.12)

  • Defines "products for young children" as items specifically designed for infants and children under age 5, identified by product labeling, manufacturer statements, or common consumer recognition

  • Covered products include diapers and changing supplies, hygiene items (lotions, soaps, bathtubs), feeding products (bottles, sippy cups, highchairs), and sleep products (cribs, bassinets, toddler beds, baby monitors)

  • Also exempts car seats, booster seats, gates, enclosures, swings, walkers, carriers, strollers, and toys designed for children under 5

  • Exempts the act from tax preference performance statement requirements under RCW 82.32.805 and 82.32.808

Legislative Description

Exempting permanently from the sales and use tax purchases of products for young children.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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