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WA SB6119

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marko Liias

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing new tires containing intentionally added 6PPD or regrettable 6PPD substitutes in Washington beginning January 1, 2035

  • Imposes a 6PPD mitigation fee on retail sales of new replacement tires containing 6PPD starting January 1, 2027: $3 per tire for load ratings up to 2,500 pounds, $6 per tire for higher load ratings, with 10% annual increases thereafter

  • Creates the 6PPD mitigation account to fund monitoring of 6PPD-quinone contamination in stormwater, surveying salmonid spawning waters for prespawn mortality, and related environmental activities

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation for first offenses and up to $10,000 for repeat violations, with enforcement by the Department of Ecology

  • Exempts 6PPD-free tires (which can be certified by manufacturers), original equipment tires on new vehicles, retreaded tires, and warranty/recall replacement tires from the mitigation fee

Legislative Description

Concerning 6PPD and regrettable 6PPD substitutes in tires.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 1:30 PM.

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Technology1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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