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WA SB5622

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Lovick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offer, or giveaway of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to individuals under 18 years of age in Washington State

  • Requires retail establishments to verify proof of age using valid government-issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, military ID, tribal enrollment card, or merchant marine card), though ID is not required for purchasers who reasonably appear to be at least 25 years old

  • Mandates that online and delivery sellers use shipping methods requiring signature by an adult 18 or older with valid photo ID upon delivery

  • Excludes protein powders, protein drinks, and foods marketed as containing protein from the restrictions, unless they contain additional weight loss or muscle building ingredients

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and enforce violations, with penalties up to $500 per violation (or up to $1,000 for violations involving improper resale or dissemination of transaction scan data)

Legislative Description

Establishing age restrictions on diet pills and dietary supplements.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means2/21/2025
Business, Financial Services & Trade1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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