HB 1318 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Providing a sales and use tax exemption for children's diapers.

HB 1318 exempts children's diapers from Washington State's sales and use taxes, directly benefiting parents and caregivers who purchase diapers for infants and toddlers who cannot control bladder or bowel movements. The bill adds specific exemptions to the state's tax code, removing diapers from both sales tax (RCW 82.08) and use tax (RCW 82.12) requirements. It defines "diaper" as reusable or disposable absorbent garments marketed for young children with incontinence needs. The exemption takes effect January 1, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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