Establishing a grant program for the purchase and distribution of essential baby products.
HB 1383 establishes a state grant program to provide funding for diaper banks to purchase and distribute essential baby items like diapers and wipes to families in need. The program prioritizes providers serving marginalized low-income communities or communities of color, or those with proven capacity to distribute baby essentials at scale. Grant recipients must apply through the department, which will annually report awarded funds on its website. This bill directly affects families accessing baby supplies and diaper bank providers operating in Washington state.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Natasha Hill
DDemocratic
Co
Adam Bernbaum
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Ramel
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Eslick
RRepublican
Co
Cyndy Jacobsen
RRepublican
Co
Dave Paul
DDemocratic
Co
Edwin Obras
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Alvarado
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Nance
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Timmons
DDemocratic
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